Yemeni leader says Houthi blackmail tactics are over, stresses unified national decision
Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council chief says Houthi-held areas are among the world's worst to live in and highlights unified military and security command.
Key Takeaways
AIYemeni Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Rashad Mohammed Al-Alimi said that Houthi militias have turned areas under their control into some of the worst places to live in the world, stressing that any future agreements or arrangements in Yemen will not be the result of threats or blackmail.
Al-Alimi added that those who believe restraint or a commitment to peace signals weakness or retreat are misjudging the will of the Yemeni people, affirming that the era of blackmail, threats, and intimidation has ended.
He also noted significant growth in the capabilities of Yemen's armed forces and security services, as well as the unification of military and security decision-making across the country.