Yemeni Govt Stresses Need for Ending Houthi-led Coup

The Yemeni foreign minister and the deputy UN envoy hold a meeting (Saba News Agency)
The Yemeni foreign minister and the deputy UN envoy hold a meeting (Saba News Agency)
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Yemeni Govt Stresses Need for Ending Houthi-led Coup

The Yemeni foreign minister and the deputy UN envoy hold a meeting (Saba News Agency)
The Yemeni foreign minister and the deputy UN envoy hold a meeting (Saba News Agency)

Yemen’s government reaffirmed its support for the peace process led by UN Special Envoy Martin Griffiths, provided that it leads to a comprehensive and lasting solution based on the three references, namely the GCC Initiative, the outcomes of the National Dialogue Conference, and Security Council Resolution 2216.

According to the Yemeni government, the path to peace must end the nationwide Houthi-led coup and alleviate the suffering of Yemenis.

Foreign Minister Mohammed al-Hadrami has reiterated the internationally recognized government’s keenness on facilitating the work of Griffiths on reaching a sustainable and comprehensive solution under the three references.

In a meeting with Deputy Head of Mission at the Office of the Special Envoy for Yemen Muin Shreim, al-Hadrami renewed the Yemeni state’s commitment to positively cooperate with UN efforts, and asserted its interest in facilitating Griffiths’ mission.

A few months ago, Griffiths presented Yemeni warring parties with a draft joint declaration for a comprehensive solution to the crisis in Yemen.

It is noteworthy that the declaration was amended more than once at the request of each side to the conflict. Griffiths, for his part, has intensified his efforts in recent weeks to bring the two rival parties face to face.

Yemeni FM al-Hadrami also condemned Houthis for creating a fuel crisis in areas under their control.

Houthis are believed to have faked the fuel shortage to further strangle Yemenis economically and channel resources to their war effort. They are also exploiting the situation to make political gains.

Al-Hadrami confirmed that the government is also working on freeing detainees sitting in Houthi prisons according to a previously reached swap deal with the Iran-backed group.

Speaking on the impending disaster at the rundown Safer oil tanker, the senior diplomat urged the international community to pressure Houthis into giving UN experts and technicians access to the derelict ship.



Türkiye's AJet to Start Flights to Syria's Damascus

A United Nations airliner is pictured on the tarmac of the closed Damascus International Airport on December 11, 2024, three days after the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad. (AFP)
A United Nations airliner is pictured on the tarmac of the closed Damascus International Airport on December 11, 2024, three days after the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad. (AFP)
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Türkiye's AJet to Start Flights to Syria's Damascus

A United Nations airliner is pictured on the tarmac of the closed Damascus International Airport on December 11, 2024, three days after the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad. (AFP)
A United Nations airliner is pictured on the tarmac of the closed Damascus International Airport on December 11, 2024, three days after the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad. (AFP)

Turkish Airlines subsidiary AJet said it will start flights to Damascus International from Istanbul and Ankara airports in mid-June.

AJet said in a statement that flights from Istanbul's Sabiha Gokcen airport will begin from June 16.

Flights will initially take place four times per week before operating daily from July, it added, Reuters reported.

Flights to Damascus from the Turkish capital Ankara will start from June 17, three-times per week, the carrier also said.

Turkish Airlines resumed flights to Damascus in January after a 13-year suspension.

Türkiye, a close ally of the new government in Damascus, has pledged to support the country's reconstruction.

Ankara has already helped with the improvement and maintenance of Syria's airports, the Turkish transport minister has said.