Yemen: BRICS Call for Restraint After Houthis Seize Coastal Areas
The Yemeni government, backed by Saudi Arabia, is conducting airstrikes to reclaim territory captured by Houthi rebels, while BRICS members urge all parties to exercise maximum restraint.
According to information reported by RFI, Yemeni government forces are attempting to regain control of coastal territories captured this week by Houthi rebels in what has been described as a lightning offensive.
On Saturday, September 12, the Yemeni government, backed by Saudi Arabia, indicated it was targeting Houthi fighters with airstrikes, according to RFI.
This escalation in the conflict has prompted swift international reactions. According to RFI, Iran and the United States have responded to the situation, though the details of their respective positions are not specified in the available information.
For their part, BRICS member countries have called for "maximum restraint" from all parties involved in the conflict, according to reports from RFI.
The situation on the ground remains fluid, with government forces attempting to reclaim areas captured by the Houthis while the international community closely monitors developments.
Sources
- DIRECT- Moyen-Orient: les pays des Brics exhortent à la «retenue maximale» dans le conflit — RFI — Français
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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