A senior Yemeni official has announced an amnesty for former Houthi fighters in his first public remarks since the rebel group suffered military setbacks along the western Red Sea coast. The offer comes as the Houthis face growing pressure following recent losses in key areas, raising questions about internal divisions and potential defections. The pledge signals a shift in strategy as authorities seek to weaken rebel control amid an escalating conflict. Details on how the amnesty will be implemented—and whether it will sway fighters still loyal to the Houthis—remain unclear.
Rashad al-Alimi pledges amnesty for Houthi defectors in first speech since losing ground on the western Red Sea coast.
