Military forces loyal to Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi, the President of Yemen, and his supporting tribes have launched new attacks in eastern Sana'a, the capital of Yemen, with air support from the Saudi-led coalition against the Houthis and their allies. The news website 'Sabaneews', close to Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi, reports that these attacks aim to 'liberate the Nihm area'. Nihm is a crucial area for access to the capital of Yemen, which has been under the control of Houthi rebels and their supporters, including military forces loyal to former President Ali Abdullah Saleh, for the past two years. Attacks on Nihm are not new, as this area has also been targeted by airstrikes from the Saudi-led coalition over the past month. The recent efforts by Hadi's supporters to control Nihm and strengthen positions around Sana'a come after peace negotiations that were ongoing in Kuwait have stalled. The Houthi delegation announced on July 29 that an agreement had been reached between the rebels and Ali Abdullah Saleh to form a council to govern the country. Following this, officials from Hadi's government announced that the negotiations had stopped. A week later, a Security Council meeting was held to support the UN representative for Yemen, who called for a stance against the Houthis' actions in the country, which ended without results. Some diplomats have stated that Russia does not accept criticism of the Houthis in any potential resolution. According to the Associated Press, Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, the UN representative for Yemen, stated that a one-month pause would occur in the peace negotiations. Mr. Cheikh Ahmed said, 'Negotiations will continue.' According to the UN representative, 'Despite all efforts, neither side trusts the other.' In addition to reports of attacks in eastern Sana'a, new reports of clashes on the Saudi border have also emerged. The Saudi state news agency reports that 'a border guard' from their country was 'targeted and killed' from Yemen. According to Reuters, a spokesman for the Saudi-led coalition has accused the Houthis of increasing attacks on the Saudi border. The Houthi-controlled news website 'Sabaneews' has also published the names of 10 officials who are said to be set to be members of the country's state council. These individuals are expected to elect a 'President' and 'Vice President' among themselves. In this context, 'seven soldiers' of the Saudi army were killed in clashes with the Houthis on the Yemen border. The Security Council meeting to support the UN representative in Yemen 'did not reach a conclusion.'
Pro-Hadi Forces Launch Air-Supported Attacks in Eastern Sana'a
Pro-Hadi forces have launched new attacks in eastern Sana'a with air support from the Saudi-led coalition, aiming to regain control of the strategically important Nihm area. This escalation follows the stalling of peace negotiations and highlights ongoing tensions between Hadi's government and the Houthis. The situation remains critical as both sides lack trust and recent clashes have resulted in casualties.
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📰 What Happened
Pro-Hadi forces have launched new military attacks in eastern Sana'a with air support from the Saudi-led coalition, targeting the strategically important Nihm area. This escalation follows stalled peace negotiations and ongoing tensions with the Houthis.
- The Nihm area is crucial for access to the capital, Sana'a.
- Recent clashes have resulted in casualties on both sides, including Saudi soldiers.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Yemen has been embroiled in a civil war since 2014, with the Houthis fighting against Hadi's government, leading to a humanitarian crisis and regional power struggles.
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