Yemen’s Giants Brigades have emerged as one of the most powerful forces fighting the Houthis.
Built with UAE backing and rooted in Yemen’s southern movement, they are now fighting alongside Saudi-backed government forces in a major new offensive.
So who are the Giants Brigades, who do they actually fight for and what does their rise tell us about Yemen’s war?
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