- BIST10011,117-0.92%
- USD49.63+0.05%
- EUR55.70+0.05%
- GOLD4,010.50-1.23%
- INTEREST36.00%-1.00
- BITCOIN81,703+0.48%
- October 23, 202616°
- BIST10011,117-0.92%
- USD49.63+0.05%
- EUR55.70+0.05%
- GOLD4,010.50-1.23%
- INTEREST36.00%-1.00
- BITCOIN81,703+0.48%
- October 23, 202616°
Yemen coalition rejects Houthis’ claim about Saudi Arabia and tribes
The coalition supporting Yemen’s legitimate government called baseless the Houthis’ claims that Saudi Arabia would target tribes and civilian communities in Yemen. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree warned that implementing the alleged threat would lead to grave and unforeseeable consequences.
The coalition supporting Yemen’s legitimate government rejected a warning by Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree regarding an alleged threat by Saudi Arabia to target Yemen’s tribes.
Major General Turki al-Maliki, spokesman for the coalition forces, said in a statement Thursday that claims Saudi Arabia would target tribes and civilian communities in Yemen were “baseless and untrue.”
Al-Maliki described the claims as part of ongoing efforts to mislead the public. The coalition statement said the rhetoric aimed to draw Yemen’s tribes into the Houthis’ own conflict and divert attention from the crises facing the group.
Emphasis on brotherhood with Yemen’s tribes
The statement said Yemen’s tribes were fundamental components of the country’s social and historical fabric. It described the tribes as part of the bonds of brotherhood and communication between the Saudi and Yemeni peoples.
The statement said the two peoples were united by ties of religion, neighborliness, history and a shared destiny, adding that these relations could not be damaged by misleading campaigns or attempts to create division.
The statement said Saudi Arabia’s position on Yemen’s security and stability had not changed and that preserving the historical and fraternal ties between the two peoples remained important. It said this approach aimed to protect the interests of both peoples and prevent Yemen’s tribes from being dragged into conflicts that do not serve Yemenis’ goals of security, peace and development.
Houthis warn of unforeseeable consequences
Saree said in a statement the same day that implementing the alleged threat would lead to “catastrophic and unforeseeable” consequences.
Insisting that the threat would not go unanswered, Saree said his group could turn to “major options” it had previously been reluctant to use. Saree held Saudi Arabia responsible for the consequences that could arise in such a situation.
Military tensions persist in Yemen
The statements came as military tensions between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis have continued since July, while fighting between the Houthis and Yemeni government forces has also intensified.
Saudi Arabia has led a military coalition supporting the Yemeni government since March 2015. The Houthis have controlled the capital, Sanaa, as well as parts of Yemen’s provinces since September 2014.
Stay Updated with Hilal Times
Subscribe to be informed about special news, developments and announcements. We will keep you informed.
By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Policy
