Kuwait City: Yemen's government suspended its participation in talks with Iran-backed rebels today for the second time this month, the foreign minister said, in a new setback to the UN-backed peace process.
Abdulmalek al-Mikhlafi said on Twitter that the Huthi Shiite militia who control the capital had "torpedoed the talks completely," by backtracking on their commitments after a month of negotiations.
"I have asked the UN envoy not to allow the rebels to waste any more time ... and to make them comply with the reference issues before we resume the talks," said Mikhlafi, who heads the government delegation.
Sources close to the government and rebel delegations confirmed to news agency AFP that a session scheduled to take place today morning was cancelled after the government delegation withdrew.
The two delegations were on the verge of finalising a deal to release half of the detainees and prisoners before the start of the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan in early June.
A major stumbling block at the talks in Kuwait City remains the form of government that would control Yemen in a transitional period.
Abdulmalek al-Mikhlafi said on Twitter that the Huthi Shiite militia who control the capital had "torpedoed the talks completely," by backtracking on their commitments after a month of negotiations.
"I have asked the UN envoy not to allow the rebels to waste any more time ... and to make them comply with the reference issues before we resume the talks," said Mikhlafi, who heads the government delegation.
Sources close to the government and rebel delegations confirmed to news agency AFP that a session scheduled to take place today morning was cancelled after the government delegation withdrew.
Advertisement
The two delegations were on the verge of finalising a deal to release half of the detainees and prisoners before the start of the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan in early June.
Advertisement
A major stumbling block at the talks in Kuwait City remains the form of government that would control Yemen in a transitional period.
Advertisement
COMMENTS
Advertisement
Saudi-Backed Forces Mobilise for Aden Offensive to Oust Houthis Saudi-Led Coalition Ends Military Operation in Yemen Houthis Lift House Arrest on Yemeni Prime Minister, Cabinet: Government Spokesman On CCTV, Gym Trainer Picks Up Club, Hits Mumbai Man On Head During Workout 'Entire NEET Paper Solved In 45 Minutes Before Exam?': Top Court To Centre "In Order To See...": Trump On Why He Tilted Head Before Assassin Fired Trump Shooter's Father Called Cops About Missing Gun Before Attack: Report Application Process For Chief Engineer, Project Manager Begins Hulk Hogan Tears Off Shirt In Support Of Donald Trump At Republican Event Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.