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What is the Yemen conflict?
The Yemen conflict is a long-running civil war primarily between the Houthi movement and the internationally recognised Yemeni government. It began in 2014, escalating significantly when a Saudi-led coalition intervened in 2015 to support the government. The UK's decision to send aircraft, as mentioned in the story, is a direct response to Houthi attacks impacting Red Sea shipping.
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