The war and elusive hopes of peace in Yemen
Arab News · Dr. Abdel Aziz Aluwaisheg ·
The war and elusive hopes of peace in Yemen
On Sunday, Yemeni President Rashad Al-Alimi announced the start of major operations to retake the areas of the country occupied by the Houthis. The immediate aim is to end the rebellion, extend government authority throughout the country, restore peace and stability in Yemen, and secure Bab Al-Mandab and international shipping lanes.
The president added, however, that the eventual goal is economic: “Recovery and reconstruction; fixing damaged roads, electricity, water and other public works; facilitating the return of those displaced by the war; and resuming economic activity.”
The war should not distract from this goal or from dealing with the dire humanitarian conditions in Yemen and resuming the search for an end to this conflict.
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