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Yemen ought to reclaim control
The Yemeni government has a paramount need to establish its authority over all the country, which means finding military and political settlements to its various problems.
- Gulf News
- Published: 00:00 October 22, 2009
It is fighting the ongoing Al Houthi insurgency in the north, dealing with threats of secession in the south and facing increased Al Qaida activity throughout the state.
In this situation, the Yemeni court might well be legally justified this week in sentencing to death 10 Al Houthi rebels who were captured by the government, but issuing out death sentences to all rebels is not a long-term solution.
Two years ago, in 2007, the Qataris managed to negotiate and agreed to a settlement between the rebels and government, which then collapsed and was not implemented. However, such a route is the way to end the rebellion. Either the Qataris or any other Arab mediator should seek agreement from both the government and Al Houthis that they should look for another settlement.
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