Yemen's ambassador to France calls on the international community to “intervene” against the Houthis. The diplomat calls on foreign countries to intervene inland to neutralize the rebels, and not just airstrikes “which boost their popularity” The Houthis control north-west Yemen, in the grip of a civil war since 2014.
They have increased attacks on merchant ships in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden since November, pushing many shipowners to now avoid these essential passages for international trade.