Yemen front and the region
Yemen discusses Taiz and maritime security with Canada and the GCC
The government-run Saba agency published readouts of two calls by Yemen’s foreign minister with her Canadian counterpart and the GCC secretary-general. They addressed Taiz and maritime security; no new agreement or arrival of aid was announced.
Summary
- ConfirmedA Yemeni government readout describes a call with Canada on Taiz, continued consultations and Red Sea security.
- ConfirmedA government readout describes a call with Albudaiwi and an appeal for international backing to designate the Houthis.
- UnverifiedLate reports on Taiz casualties and Hormuz tankers do not establish additional incidents within the window.
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Saba publishes readout of Al-Zouba–Albudaiwi call on Taiz, shipping and designation
The government-run Saba agency said Foreign Minister Afrah Al-Zouba spoke by telephone with GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi about Yemen and the region. According to the readout, Al-Zouba urged international backing to designate the Houthis, while Albudaiwi reiterated support for the government and linked Gulf security to safe navigation in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab. What is confirmed is publication of the official readout, not a new international designation or independent verification of its military allegations.
Source: sabanew.net - ConfirmedDiplomacy
Yemeni readout of Canada call addresses Taiz and fuel shortages
Government-run Saba published a readout of a call between Afrah Al-Zouba and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand, also republished by Yemen’s foreign ministry. Al-Zouba said road closures were obstructing food and medicine and fuel shortages threatened hospital services in Taiz; these assessments are attributed to her. According to the Yemeni readout, Anand affirmed support for the government, maritime security and continued consultations; no new funding or aid delivery was announced.
Source: sabanew.net mofa-ye.org