Houthi Shi'ite rebels celebrate a win over government forces Monday after they seized a key military post just outside of Yemen's capital, Sanaa.
Their assault Sunday targeted the headquarters of the First Armored Division, a force they describe as loyal to Sunni Islamist parties.
(SOUNDBITE) (Arabic) HOUTHI REBEL, ABU ABDULLAH, SAYING:
"Thank God, we have taken full control over this camp, where they used to train militants and a civilian committee is now controlling this area."
On Sunday, the Houthis reached a deal with the government after advancing on major state institutions in the capital, largely unopposed by troops and security forces.
The accord aims to address a decade-old Shi'ite Houthi insurgency and a spate of bloodshed this month that posed a major threat to UN-backed efforts to stabilize the country.
The Houthis have fought for more rights for Shi'ites in Yemen, one of the poorest Arab countries, where the US is waging a separate drone
