Mediation efforts stumble yet continue [Archives:2007/1063/Front Page]

By: Mohammed bin Sallam
SA'ADA, June 27 ) Amidst confussion and varied opinions, the Doha mediation seems to start its first steps in real grounds. A mechanism for collecting Houthis' weapons was devised by the Sa'ada ceasefire implementing committee, and members of which have started going on record regarding the process. MP and deputy head of General People Congress Yasser Al-Awadhi, who is a member of the committee had warned Houthis existing in Magz, Qataber and Baqem districts to descend from the mountains and hand over their arms by yesterday, 27 July before noon. It is not know yet whether the arms have actually been collected or not.

The committee dictates dividing war areas into six areas. Observers believe there should be a road map for implementing the agreement, at the top of which come the issue of displaced and detained citizens.

Al-Awadhi revealed some Sa'ada locals are not happy with the agreement articles and they view the agreement as futile and Houthis are not serious about implementing it. They further believe Abdulmalik Al-Houthi, Houthis' leader, is stalling in order to rearrange his forces, who are at the verge of defeat.

In return, Abdulmalik Al-Houthi, publically announced that they are in favor of peace and will wait for it patiently as they have done for the last five years.

“What was published in some local and Arab media as for the dissections among Houthis are ridiculous and baseless