In an exclusive interview with human rights activist Nasser Al-Qaddari, President of the Yemeni-Dutch Center for Rights and Freedoms, the current situation in Yemen and the efforts of the international community to end the ongoing conflict were discussed.
Al-Qaddari emphasized that current international efforts to stop the war in Yemen are heavily influenced by regional dynamics, where the interests of regional players intersect and global public opinion on the conflict shifts. He pointed out that the ongoing negotiations between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis may be far removed from the true causes of the conflict, stressing the necessity of removing Yemen from the international sanctions list.
Regarding Yemen’s readiness to implement meaningful peace agreements, Al-Qaddari stressed that there must be concessions from both regional actors and the Houthi militias. He highlighted the importance of involving all Yemeni parties, including political parties, in the peace process and urged the Houthis to accept the presence of these forces.
Al-Qaddari concluded by describing the current negotiations as merely “political painkillers,” used to gather the fragmented sides and continue the battle. He called on international powers to lift the previously imposed sanctions on Yemen to allow everyone to move forward with good faith toward the ultimate goal of achieving peace in the country.
This interview offers an in-depth analysis and sharp insights from the President of the Yemeni-Dutch Center for Rights and Freedoms, underscoring the importance of concerted international and regional efforts to achieve the long-awaited peace in Yemen.
