Yemen's President Calls for Mobilisation Against Houthis While Offering Amnesty
Source Summary
Yemen's Riyadh-based President Rashid al-Alimi called on citizens to mobilise and join the armed forces on Friday while simultaneously offering a general amnesty to Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The Houthis control parts of Yemen's Red Sea coast and have imposed a naval blockade affecting Saudi Arabia.
Why it matters
The call reflects an escalating conflict in Yemen with regional implications, as the Houthis' control of Red Sea shipping routes affects international maritime commerce and Saudi Arabia's security.
