Risk of renewed fighting between Houthis and pro-government forces in Yemen

On January 21, the Yemen Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) convened an emergency meeting to discuss solutions to the deteriorating security situation in the country and the military escalation by the Houthi forces.

Các cuộc tấn công của Houthi khiến việc di chuyển qua Biển Đỏ thời gian này là một nhiệm vụ vô cùng căng thẳng. (Nguồn: Reuters)

Houthi attacks make traveling through the Red Sea extremely risky at this time. (Source: Reuters)

In a statement carried by state news agency Saba, PLC warned the Houthis of the consequences of their intention to intensify attacks, target civilian sites and sabotage peace efforts.

Yemeni government sources revealed that in recent days, the Houthis have mobilized and redeployed fighters, vehicles and weapons on various fronts in the Arab country.

PLC praised “the readiness of the Yemeni armed forces and resistance groups to defend state institutions and counter the Houthi offensive.”

PLC also considered the potential impact on global shipping and trade caused by the Houthis' repeated attacks in the Red Sea, and expressed hope that international solidarity would contribute to enhancing Yemen's capacity to protect its waters and sovereignty.

Observers assessed that the PLC's emergency meeting signaled increased tensions and the possibility of renewed fighting between the Houthis and forces supporting the Yemeni government.

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