"The United States welcomes today's announcement by the government of Saudi Arabia and its coalition partners of the conclusion of Operation Decisive Storm in Yemen," Baskey said. "We continue to support the resumption of a UN-facilitated political process and the facilitation of humanitarian assistance," he added.
On Tuesday, the Saudi-led coalition announced the end of a military operation "Storm of Resolve" in Yemen. Brigadier General Ahmed Asiri said "the alliance had achieved its military goals in Yemen through the campaign dubbed ‘Storm of Resolve’ and will now begin a new operation called ‘Restoring Hope’." "The mission will focus on security at home and counter-terrorism, aid and a political solution in Yemen," he added.
- The decision to end the military operation in Yemen was made after a deal was reached in Cairo, Mareb Press said. "The coalition made a decision to end the operation after a deal on political settlement had been reached in the Egyptian capital," it noted, adding "several Yemeni sides and international mediators" participated in the negotiations.
Yemen’s former President Ali Abdullah Saleh, who is accused of having ties with Houthi rebels, will leave the country and pledge not to engage in any political activity. Parliamentary and presidential elections will be held in the country in the nearest future, according to the deal......http://tass.ru/en/world/790893
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Yémen: les rebelles s'emparent du camp d'une brigade loyaliste ...
ReplyDeleteLes rebelles chiites des Houthis se sont emparés mercredi matin du camp d'une brigade fidèle au président Abd Rabbo Mansour Hadi près de Taëz, dans le sud-ouest du Yémen, a indiqué à l'AFP un officier de l'armée.
Le camp de la Brigade 35 blindée, situé à l'entrée nord de la ville, est tombé à l'issue de violents combats qui ont fait des "dizaines de morts et de blessés" des deux côtés, a précisé cet officier qui se trouve à l'intérieur de cette base.
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22/4/15