article_snippet.sent: This scene has been repeated in recent days as countries work to get countries citizens out of Sanaa during a small window when Saudi planes are not bombing Sanaa in an attempt to drive out the Houthis, a Shiite group that has taken over Yemen's capital, Sanaa.
article_snippet.sent: the Saudis control Sanaa, including the airport.
article_snippet.sent: But the Saudis are bombing Yemen and thus control air access in a way, so getting people out requires coordination.
highlights_snippet.sent: The Saudis have not destroyed the airstrips, which are controlled by Houthis .