NewzRashad al Alimi, head of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council, announced on Wednesday that he will not support a new truce with Houthi rebels until the group surrenders its weapons. The statement marks a firm stance from the government regarding the ongoing conflict in the country.
The Houthis, a Shia movement with ties to Iran, remain in control of significant territory, complicating efforts to reach a lasting ceasefire. Al Alimi's declaration sets a specific condition for future negotiations, emphasizing the disarmament of the rebel forces as a prerequisite for any potential cessation of hostilities.
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