International news agencies have reported a ceasefire in Sana'a, the capital of Yemen, after hours of heavy fighting between Houthi Shiite militants and forces loyal to the government. Reuters quoted Jalal al-Ruwaishan, the Minister of Interior, stating that the ceasefire was established on the afternoon of Monday, January 29. Yemen's official news agency (Saba) also reported that representatives of the Houthis and the government agreed in a meeting to initiate a ceasefire and form a committee to monitor it. This ceasefire follows several hours of intense clashes between Houthi Shiite militants, the army, and militias loyal to the president; clashes that Yemen's Minister of Information, Nadia Sakkaf, described as an 'attempted coup.' Ms. Sakkaf told the Associated Press that the aim of this coup was to 'overthrow the legitimate government.' No specific casualty figures from Monday's clashes have been released yet, but various areas of Sana'a are filled with remnants of bullets and ammunition fired by both sides. The vicinity of the presidential palace has also been targeted by mortar fire. Reports indicate that Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi, the president of Yemen, is not present at the presidential palace, and tanks and army soldiers have been deployed in front of his residence. The clashes in Sana'a on Monday erupted after the draft of a new constitution for Yemen was published, which the Houthis strongly oppose. Yemen has been a battleground for years between the government and its loyal army against Houthi Shiite militants and al-Qaeda.
Ceasefire After Hours of Intense Fighting in Yemen's Capital
A ceasefire has been established in Sana'a, Yemen, after intense fighting between Houthi militants and government forces, described as an attempted coup. The clashes erupted following the release of a new draft constitution that the Houthis oppose. This situation is significant as it highlights ongoing instability in Yemen and the challenges facing the legitimate government.
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📰 What Happened
A ceasefire was established in Sana'a, Yemen, after intense fighting between Houthi militants and government forces, which was described as an attempted coup. The clashes were triggered by the release of a new draft constitution that the Houthis oppose.
- The ceasefire was agreed upon after hours of heavy fighting.
- The clashes were described as an attempted coup against the legitimate government.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Yemen has been embroiled in a civil war since 2014, with the Houthis fighting against the internationally recognized government. The conflict has led to a severe humanitarian crisis.
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