News and commentary 14 Sep 2015

PKK attacks persist

Three more security troops were killed by Kurdish guerrillas. Note that thus far PKK attacks have not struck civilians, which is a sign that the Kurds are trying to avoid being labeled as terrorists.

Sunni forces shin peace talks, continue offensive

The Houthi offensive has been halted and pushed back rather boldly. The Sunnis want to seize the oil-rich Marib region. Yemen’s oil reserves are not large and indeed are nearing depletion.