Aden: While military operations are measured by the liberation of towns under Al Houthi control, the pace of change in Yemen is being driven by ordinary people.
In interviews with the Emirates News Agency, WAM, Yemenis spoke of their relief at being free from Al Houthi oppression and of how the efforts of the legitimate Yemeni government and the Arab Coalition are helping improve the situation in the country.
A resident in Aden said, “I lived here in the time of Al Houthis, during the war. There were snipers up in the mountains. It was a very dangerous situation.”
The Head of Security at Aden International Airport said that while the security situation in Aden and other provinces is still not 100 per cent good, it is getting better.
His comments were echoed by a hotel manager in Aden, who said, “The situation is generally okay. Sometimes there are issues, but since we opened we haven’t had any [problems]. Customers are coming in and out without any concerns.”
Across the country, life is returning to normal in the most devastated areas, which are literally emerging from the rubble.
Off the coast, coalition forces are clearing the sea lanes of Al Houthi mines, ensuring local fishermen can once again set sail.
In remote villages, humanitarian aid is reaching those in need, supporting local efforts to help the displaced.
One of the displaced in the town of Al Shujairah told WAM, “We fled here from Al Duraihmi. We were under rocket attack by Al Houthi militia there. But now we have a house that we can sleep safely in. Everything is much better.”
