Ongoing developments on the Yemeni situation dominated headlines in the region’s papers.
The UAE’s Al Bayan said it was the duty of anyone who wishes the Yemeni people well to bolster the constitutional legitimacy and resume the political process as per the intiaitive of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
“The call of the GCC Ministerial Council to the international community to quickly provide more humanitarian aid to Yemen comes following the move taken by Saudi Arabia and other Gulf nations that provided generous aid to Yemen. This step stems from the responsibility the GCC feels towards genuine Arab people who courageously stood up to attempts by bloodthirsty militias to strip away their Arab identity. The GCC’s stand with Yemen is a key driving force behind [the] ushering in [of] a new phase that paves the way for Yemenis to unify their ranks, and protect the legitimacy in order to save their country.”
Meanwhile, UN envoy to Yemen Jamal Benomar’s bizarre claims that Operation Storm of Resolve aborted a possible political deal in Yemen are nothing more than the last in a series of attempts aimed at enabling Al Houthis to seize power, Pan Arab paper Asharq Al Awsat noted.
“He isolated himself not only from legitimate President [Abd Rabbo Mansour] Hadi but also from the UN Security Council’s Resolution 2216, an indication of his gradual tendency to represent his convictions and personal views rather than the orientations of the UN Security Council itself. Benomar has resigned from his post and left for New York, where he is now promoting a ridiculous story that Operation Storm of Resolve aborted a potential political deal in Yemen. It has escaped the Moroccan diplomat to explain to the world just how such a deal would have succeeded with Al Houthis detaining and later pursuing the president to Aden and shelling his residence there.”
Qatar’s Al Sharq said it is well known that the humanitarian situation in Yemen worsened due to the crisis that began with the coup carried out by Al Houthis and ousted Yemeni president Ali Abdullah Saleh.
“Millions of Yemeni citizens are suffering from power and water cuts, as well as fuel and food shortages and the collapse of the medical services network. The deteriorating security situation and intensifying conflicts also led to rising rates of displacement, making it more difficult to deliver aid to the needy. Qatar was as usual at the forefront of nations to provide all forms of military, political and humanitarian aid to the brotherly people of Yemen, and played a key role in Operations Storm of Resolve and Restore Hope. Operation Restore Hope places a huge responsibility
on the shoulders of GCC humanitarian organisations in particular, and those in the Islamic world in general, on how to deal with the Yemeni crisis in order to address the humanitarian situation.”
London-based Pan Arab paper Al Quds Al Arabi said the entry of Arab coalition reconnaissance troops is a matter of significant importance, both politically and militarily.
“Following a battle to liberate Aden, sidelining air forces allied to Al Houthis and striking them on various fronts, it is now necessary for the coalition forces to secure a safe foothold in Yemen, which will pave the way for the return of the legitimate Yemeni government so it can carry out its required duties in the country. This is perhaps the most significant point that will determine either the success or failure of the Arab coalition’s operations.”
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