Shiite rebels, known as Huthis, bore down Wednesday on Yemeni President Abedrabbo Mansour Hadi's southern stronghold of Aden, as all-out civil war loomed.
Key dates since September 2014:
September 21
Rebels seize government headquarters, state radio and military sites in Sanaa, apparently aided by part of the state apparatus, after several days of fighting that killed more than 270 people.
Rival groups sign a UN-brokered peace deal stipulating a Huthi withdrawal from the capital and formation of a new government.
October 9
Al-Qaeda, which has declared war on the Huthis, claims an attack in Sanaa in which 47 are killed, the bloodiest attack there since May 2012.
October 14
The Huthis seize the port Red Seat port of Hodeida, 230 kilometres (143 miles) west of Sanaa, then move towards the centre without opposition from government forces. They capture territory in Dhamar, Ibb and Baida provinces but face fierce resistance from Al-Qaeda and its tribal allies.
January 20
Huthis attack Hadi's residence and seize the presidential palace, and the president and prime minister resign two days later.
February 6
The militia announce they have dissolved parliament and installed a presidential council to run the country. The United States and Gulf monarchies accuse Iran of backing the rebels. In the south and southeast, local authorities reject the rebel coup.
February 21
Hadi flees south to Aden after escaping from weeks under house arrest and urges the international community to "reject the coup," rescinding his resignation and subsequently declaring Aden the temporary capital.
March 19
Clashes in which at least 11 are killed force the closure of the international airport in Aden and Hadi is moved to a more secure location after an air raid on the presidential palace there.
March 20
Suicide bombings claimed by the Islamic State group kill at least 142 people at Shiite mosques in Sanaa.
March 22
The Huthis advance southwards, seizing the airport and a nearby military base in Taez, 180 kilometres (110 miles) north of Aden and a strategic entry point to the stronghold. Huthi leader Abdelmalek al-Huthi says the militia have moved south to combat Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State.
March 25
Hadi is again moved as rebel forces bear down on Aden, capturing a major airbase nearby just days after US military personnel were evacuated from it.
After seizing the base, they advance to just three kilometres (nearly two miles) from Huta, the capital of Aden's adjacent province of Lahj.
A warplane targets Hadi's residential complex but hits an abandoned building, and operations are again suspended at the airport.
Shiite rebels, known as Huthis, bore down Wednesday on Yemeni President Abedrabbo Mansour Hadi’s southern stronghold of Aden, as all-out civil war loomed.
Key dates since September 2014:
September 21
Rebels seize government headquarters, state radio and military sites in Sanaa, apparently aided by part of the state apparatus, after several days of fighting that killed more than 270 people.
Rival groups sign a UN-brokered peace deal stipulating a Huthi withdrawal from the capital and formation of a new government.
October 9
Al-Qaeda, which has declared war on the Huthis, claims an attack in Sanaa in which 47 are killed, the bloodiest attack there since May 2012.
October 14
The Huthis seize the port Red Seat port of Hodeida, 230 kilometres (143 miles) west of Sanaa, then move towards the centre without opposition from government forces. They capture territory in Dhamar, Ibb and Baida provinces but face fierce resistance from Al-Qaeda and its tribal allies.
January 20
Huthis attack Hadi’s residence and seize the presidential palace, and the president and prime minister resign two days later.
February 6
The militia announce they have dissolved parliament and installed a presidential council to run the country. The United States and Gulf monarchies accuse Iran of backing the rebels. In the south and southeast, local authorities reject the rebel coup.
February 21
Hadi flees south to Aden after escaping from weeks under house arrest and urges the international community to “reject the coup,” rescinding his resignation and subsequently declaring Aden the temporary capital.
March 19
Clashes in which at least 11 are killed force the closure of the international airport in Aden and Hadi is moved to a more secure location after an air raid on the presidential palace there.
March 20
Suicide bombings claimed by the Islamic State group kill at least 142 people at Shiite mosques in Sanaa.
March 22
The Huthis advance southwards, seizing the airport and a nearby military base in Taez, 180 kilometres (110 miles) north of Aden and a strategic entry point to the stronghold. Huthi leader Abdelmalek al-Huthi says the militia have moved south to combat Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State.
March 25
Hadi is again moved as rebel forces bear down on Aden, capturing a major airbase nearby just days after US military personnel were evacuated from it.
After seizing the base, they advance to just three kilometres (nearly two miles) from Huta, the capital of Aden’s adjacent province of Lahj.
A warplane targets Hadi’s residential complex but hits an abandoned building, and operations are again suspended at the airport.
