What opposition did Saleh face during his presidency?
Al-Qaeda
Houthis
Muslim Brotherhood
Taliban
Answer
During Ali Abdullah Saleh's presidency of Yemen from 1990 to 2012, he encountered opposition primarily from the Houthi movement, a Zaydi Shia group from the northern part of the country. The Houthis, led by Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, had grievances related to political marginalization, religious discrimination, and economic disparities.
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