Is Yemen on the brink of lasting peace?
As the president of the internationally recognised government of Yemen hands over his powers to a new presidential council, some analysts suggest this could mark the end of the long-running conflict.
The move by President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi has been welcomed by Saudi Arabia, which is urging the new council to negotiate with the Houthi rebels for a comprehensive political solution to the war.
Adam Baron is a political analyst focusing on the Middle East with an emphasis on Yemen. He tells Newsday that 鈥渢here is widespread expectation there could be a breakthrough鈥s early as the end of this week鈥�.
(Picture: This image grab taken from Yemen TV early on April 7, 2022 shows Yemeni President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi during a televised speech in which he announced he is handing his powers to a new leadership council. Credit: YEMEN TV / AFP via Getty Images)
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