Head of new Yemeni council promises end to war via peace process


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  • Saturday, 09 Apr 2022

FILE PHOTO: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives Rashad al-Alimi, Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia April 7, 2022. Bandar Algaloud/Courtesy of Saudi Royal Court/Handout via REUTERS

(Reuters) - The head of Yemen's new presidential council said on Friday he would end the seven-year-long war via a peace process, in his first speech since power was delegated to the body by the Saudi-backed president this week.

"The leadership council promises the people to end the war and achieve peace through a comprehensive peace process that guarantees the Yemeni people all its aspirations," Rashad Al-Alimi said in the televised speech.

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