Piled up outside the guard post were several tons more -- the haul of the past week , or so we were told . In the past few weeks , Houthi rebels have taken control of Yemen 's capital . The United States has been supporting Saudi Arabia in its fight against the Houthis and their allies ( Al - Qaeda ) who are backed by Iran. Nic Robertson joins Saudi border police trying to staunch the human tide .
In the past few weeks , Houthi rebels have taken control of Yemen 's capital . The United States has been supporting Saudi Arabia in its fight against the Houthis and their allies ( Al - Qaeda ) who are backed by Iran. Nic Robertson joins Saudi border police trying to staunch the human tide .