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Timeline: Yemen's horrible year

Smoke after an airstrike in Sanaa, Yemen, on morning of Tuesday 12 May. Almigdad Mojalli / IRIN
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    2015 was a disastrous year for Yemen. Already the Arabian Peninsula's poorest country, the rise of the Houthi insurgency and Saudi Arabian-led airstrikes intended to oust them from power led to a full-blown humanitarian disaster. And then in November, coastal regions were hit by the most powerful storm in decades, causing displacement and flooding.

    Here's a look back at Yemen's awful year, with links to our coverage of the unfolding crisis, especially its impact on civilians: see the timeline
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