Escalating violence between Yemeni government forces and Houthi rebels has flared in the southern provinces of al-Bayda and al-Jawf, raising fears of a broader military confrontation. Amid the clashes, a push to relocate the country’s capital from Sanaa has gained momentum, reflecting deepening divisions over control and governance. The latest fighting underscores the fragile state of the ceasefire and the persistent challenges to political stability in Yemen. Analysts warn that further escalation could derail fragile peace efforts and deepen the humanitarian crisis.
Bid to take capital comes as clashes between Yemeni forces and Houthis intensify in provinces of al-Bayda and al-Jawf.
