Black Magic

I have seen the Huthis accused with any number of things, but the charge of black magic is a new one.

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Gregory Johnsen

December 21, 2010

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I have seen the Huthis accused with any number of things, but the charge of black magic is a new one.

Gregory Johnsen

Near East Studies Scholar, Princeton University

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