Prison swap begins in Yemen as Saudi-Houthi peace efforts continue
The exchange, the biggest since 2020, comes amid talks between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthi rebels to end the devastating war.
Yemen’s warring factions began a long-awaited prisoner swap on Friday. The deal is a further sign of peace in the war-torn country, though a long-term agreement on ending the conflict remains elusive.
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said it began a “multi-day operation” to transfer nearly 900 detainees in Yemen. The detainees have undergone health assessments and will be flown in and out of several cities in Yemen and Saudi Arabia, the ICRC said in a series of tweets.
Hundreds of families torn apart by conflict are being reunited during the holy month of Ramadan. A glimmer of hope amidst great suffering.
Our deep desire is that these releases provide momentum for a broader political solution.
