According to the UN, the parties to the conflict in Yemen have agreed to work towards peace in the country. The UN envoy to Yemen said on Saturday that this is about the path to a nationwide ceasefire and the return to a political process.
“The parties have taken an important step,” said Hans Grundberg. According to him, the chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Council, Rashad al-Alimi, and Houthi spokesman Mohammed Abdel Salam, among others, took part in the talks. First, there must be a timetable for the individual steps. The main issue is a nationwide ceasefire and a return to a political process. In addition, oil exports should be resumed, blockades on Sanaa airport and Hodeidah port should be eased and major roads should be reopened.
Houthis are involved in the Gaza war
The announcement came amid increasing attacks by Houthi rebels on ships in the Red Sea. These want to convince the Israeli army and the government to end the attacks in the Gaza Strip. The Houthis are backed by Iran and have repeatedly sparked uprisings in Yemen. Saudi Arabia’s military, with allies besides the Yemeni government, began bombing Houthi targets in the neighboring country in 2015. In this way, regional rival Iran is not expected to further expand its influence.
However, the government of Saudi Arabia repeatedly sought a way out of the conflict. According to 2021 estimates, approximately 377,000 people have died so far. Most recently, following China’s mediation, regional powers announced their intention to resume diplomatic ties. This had raised hopes of a possible easing of the civil war in Yemen. 30 million people live in Yemen.
Source: Krone
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