AL-ALIMI CALLS ON HOUTHIS TO CARRY OUT REST OF SIX CEASEFIRE POINTS

SAADA, May 31 (Saba)- Deputy Prime Minister for Defense and Security
Affairs and Minister of Local Administration Rashad al-Alimi called
on al-Houthi leadership to implement rest of six points to settle
peace and stability in the province.

In his speech to celebration on 20th anniversary of unification day
organized in Saada, al-Alimi said that the main task of the
government and local authority in the province and district of Harf
Sufyan is to return displaced people to their villages in order to
start process of rebuilding affected regions.

He also highlighted decision of president Saleh to release all
detainees on charge of rebellion in Saada, calling on Houthis to
seize this humanitarian move and carry out the rest points.

Al-Alimi said that the law states safe ways of tackling disputes
instead of confrontations and wars.

In spite of situation in the province, the government has worked to
respond to needs of the province from development and service
projects.On February 12th, a ceasefire deal was announced by Saleh
following the acceptance of Abdul-Malik al-Houthi of the
government's six points.The ceasefire deal contains:- Al-Houthi
commitment to ceasefire, eliminating landmines and leaving positions
and hideouts.- Rebel withdrawal from all districts of Saada and
stopping interference in the local government's duties.- Returning
looted military and public equipment and properties of Yemen and
Saudi Arabia.- Releasing Yemeni and Saudi captives.- Obeying the law
and constitution.- Pledging not to attack Saudi lands.

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