Saturday, December 2, 2017

Yemen Rebel Alliance Is Fracturing



BBC: Yemen ex-President Saleh offers talks to Saudi-led coalition

The former president of Yemen has suggested that he is open to talking to the Saudi-led coalition that his forces have been fighting for years.

Ali Abdullah Saleh said on TV that he would be ready to "turn the page" if the coalition lifted a blockade on northern Yemen and halted its attacks.

The coalition praised his offer but Houthi rebels, his allies until this week, accused him of a "coup".

Clashes between Mr Saleh's forces and Houthi fighters broke out on Wednesday.

The Houthis are backed by Iran but have been his allies against the internationally-recognised government since 2014.

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WNU Editor: This split tells me that there are some on the rebel side who now want to end this war, and who are willing to enter into talks with the Saudi-led coalition.

More News On The Yemen Rebel Alliance Fracturing

Yemen rebel ally Saleh says open to talks with Saudis -- AFP
Yemen's Saleh says ready for 'new page' with Saudi-led coalition -- Reuters
Yemen rebel leader Ali Abdullah Saleh seeks dialogue amid escalating violence -- DW
Yemen's Houthis: Saleh's overture to Saudi 'a coup' -- Al Jazeera
Yemen's Huthi rebels slam Saleh speech as 'coup' -- AFP
Yemen's Houthis: Saleh's overture to Saudi 'a coup'-- Al Jazeera
Clashes continue between rival factions in Yemen's capital -- McClatchy
Yemen rebel alliance teeters as strongman turns to Saudis -- AFP
Arab Coalition Joins Saleh in Call Against Houthis in Yemen -- Bloomberg
Saudi, allies hail Saleh for 'taking the lead' in Yemen -- AFP

1 comment:

  1. Iran is losing and it will be interesting to see what it will do next.

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