RIYADH: Saudi Arabia-led coalition announced to end ceasefire that was declared last month in Yemen against Houthi rebels allegedly backed by Iran, state media reported.
The ceasefire was announced on December 15 that had been violated on a daily basis. Saudi Press Agency quoted the alliance that ‘coalition leadership announces the end of the truce in Yemen starting from 1400″ (1100 GMT) on Saturday,’
The truce ended up due to continuous ‘attacking on the Saudi territories by firing ballistic missiles that targeted Saudi border posts besides interrupting aid operations.
According to details, the rebels have also “continued to shell residents and kill and detain Yemeni civilians in cities under their control,” said the coalition.
“All this shows how unserious the militias and their allies are and their disregard for the lives of civilians, and how they have clearly exploited this truce to make gains.”
However, the coalition “was and is still eager on creating the suitable circumstances to find a peaceful solution in Yemen,” it said.
