Opinion | Editorials
Violence is not the answer
The resumption of clashes between Yemeni government troops and rebels is regretful as it will heighten the level of violence and instability.
- Gulf News
- Published: 00:27 May 5, 2008
The resumption of clashes between Yemeni government troops and rebels is regretful as it will heighten the level of violence and instability. The fighting between the two sides has resumed following a bomb attack outside a mosque which killed at least 18 worshippers and wounded dozen more.
The government has accused rebels of the Al Houthi movement of bombing the Shiite mosque, which the group has denied. Also, some foreign visitors recently came under attack.
But beyond the finger pointing and counter accusations, the recent escalation is unwelcome as matters could become worse and spiral out of control. The problem between the Yemeni government and the rebels reached a costly standoff about a year ago but was eventually resolved through mediation.
This time around, it is also critical that talks and negotiations are the means utilised to reach a final settlement between the government and the rebels.
More from Editorials
More from Opinions
Opinion Editor's choice
-
Threat of German amnesia
By Joschka Fischer, Special to Gulf News
Rarely has the country been as isolated as it is now. Hardly anyone understands its dogmatic austerity policy, which goes against all experience
-
Moral implication of America's security mindset
By Gordon Robison, Special to Gulf News
After a decade in which torture became official government policy, America’s moral standing when it comes to looking at other governments’ human rights failings is much-diminished
-
Europe's salvation lies in euro's demise
By Bruce Anderson
A return to national currencies is the only hope, but it won’t be easy or cost-free
Your turn
