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Yemen Presidential Council Rejects Direct Negotiations with Houthis, Calls for Sustainable Peace

Aug 13, 2026 01:35 AM CT Sanaa, Yemen yemen,houthis,diplomacy,plc,peace-talks

Summary

The chairman of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) has stated that the recognized government does not seek a direct deal with the Houthi rebels. Instead, the PLC is advocating for a broader framework of 'lasting and sustainable peace,' indicating a diplomatic stalemate in internal Yemeni politics that impacts the broader conflict theater involving Houthi proxy activities.

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Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here is a recap of the latest developments:  The chairman of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council indicated the government does not want a deal with the Houthis, and instead called for "lasting and sustainable peace" based on a state th...

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Target of the PLC's refusal to negotiate directly; their ongoing conflict with the recognized government remains unresolved.

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