Coalition: We work with Yemeni gov't to restore stability in Hodeidah

ADEN - 20 June 2018: Spokesman for the Arab Coalition Supporting the Legitimacy in Yemen Turki al Malki said that work with the Yemeni government is ongoing to restore stability in Hodeidah city.

Significant developments will take place at Hodeidah front after the full liberation of its airport, the spokesman said in statements to Al Arabiya channel on Wednesday.

The coalition is moving at all fronts to put pressure on the Houthi militias so that they would accept the political settlement, Malki added.

The battle of liberating Hodeidah airport left no casualties, he said, adding that Houthi militants are using civilians as human shields in violation to international laws.

He affirmed that the coalition promised the international community to protect civilians, noting that it has humanitarian and development plans after the liberation of Hodeidah.

Abdel Salam al-Shahi, a commander in the Arab coalition in the Yemeni western coast announced earlier that the Yemeni forces, backed by the coalition have fully liberated Hodeidah airport.