Mokha is a historic port that shaped coffee trade and is a coveted target in Yemen’s war.
The New York Times reports that Mokha, a historic Yemeni port central to coffee trade, is a coveted wartime target.
Why it matters. Control of Mokha matters because of its strategic location and historic role in global coffee commerce.
What to watch. Watch how competing forces pursue control of the port as Yemen’s war continues.
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Oldest first · UTCSourceThe New York TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The New York Times“Why Mokha, Historic Port That Shaped the Coffee Trade, Is a Prize in Yemen’s War”
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Ranked 8th of 10.
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- 8.0
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