The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen will halt all military activities in Yemen for humanitarian reasons and to allow peace talks to succeed during the holy month of Ramadan, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday (March 29).
It added that this comes in response to the request of the Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary General and in support of the efforts and endeavors to reach a comprehensive and sustainable political solution to end the Yemeni crisis, the coalition said in a statement.
The coalition also said it will take all steps and measures to make the ceasefire a success, and create appropriate conditions, peace and a positive environment during the month of Ramadan to make peace.
“Our position is firm in support of the legitimate Yemeni government in all its political stance and military measures, and we affirm our stand with the Yemeni people to achieve their aspirations and build their state in a way that achieves security and prosperity,” the coalition further said.
On Friday, the Iran-backed militia attacked an Aramco oil storage facility in Jeddah causing a fire.
The coalition announced later that the fire in two tanks at the North Jeddah oil facility had been brought under control, and there were no casualties. … Read More