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Starlink launches in government-held Yemen; Houthi authorities declare it illegal

What he said or did

Musk announced on X that Starlink was available in Yemen under a licence from the internationally recognised government, which controls the south.

Background

The government signed a five-year licensing agreement with Starlink in January 2024. The Houthis control Sanaa and much of the north.

Official response

The Houthi-run communications ministry called the service a direct threat to Yemeni national security and warned citizens against dealing with Starlink, describing it as illegal (Defense Mirror, citing Al-Masirah); Houthi official Mohammed al-Bukhaiti called the launch part of America's broader conflict with Yemen.

Sources

This entry records what was publicly said or done, as reported by the sources above. Quotes are attributed to the person who made them.

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