Mujali: Gov’t would take other options if efforts fail to push Houthis out from Hodeidah seaports

September Net

National army spokesperson Brigadier General Abdu Abdullah Mujali hinted that the legitimate government would resort to other options if diplomatic efforts fail to push Houthi militia into pulling out from the three ports.

He told Asharq Al-Awsat that the national army is on alert to protect its military positions in Hodeidah province, under the directives of the Armed Forces commander.

“In case the UN clearly announces that Houthis have obstructed the peace process, the national army will take the necessary military measures to liberate Hodeidah province,” the spokesman said.

Mujali added that the army possesses a special force trained in urban fighting to accurately hit targets, while protecting civilians and vital installations.

He accused Houthi militia of taking part in a “ridiculous play” in Hodeidah, by claiming to withdrawing from the ports of Saleef, Ras Isa and Hodeidah.

The spokesman said militias fighters, who claimed to be pulling out, changed their outfits and redeployed in vital port installations and military positions.

“The Army would not allow them to play such games in contravention of international resolutions,” Mujali warned.