A nearly four year long war might be coming to an end between Houthi rebels and supporters of Yemen’s government. Last week the warring parties agreed to cease fire and withdrew forces in a port located in the Red Sea. This is a step in the right direction to ending a war that’s caused millions to lose their lives, but there is much more negotiating to be done. The Houthi and their coalition are set to initiate the Hodeidah cease fire on Tuesday. Hodeidah is the main port located in Yemen used to supply food to over 30 million residents. Without a food supply from the port, millions would face starvation along with the already 15.5 million who’ve faced starvation due to Yemen’s economic state the war has caused. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Nations supply arms and intelligence to the Sunni Muslim alliance. As an attempt to bring peace to the situation, the coalition has received lots of pressure from the United states and Britain to stop supplying the Sunnis. The goal of the Houthi ‘s has always been to weaken their enemy by cutting off the transportation of goods through the supply line. Once word was out that troops would be deploying within 21 days, the UN committee said it would play a lead role in the port; overseeing the withdrawal of troops, but has yet to announce who will take control of the city. Negotiations are still set to take place in January. The Houthi, who have no interaction with South Yemen, desperately want a say in Yemen’s government. The biggest struggle is going to be uniting the people of Yemen, who have been separated for so long. The removal of weapons that have consumed the country over the past four years and been at the cause of majority of Yemen’s problems, will be an adjustment for many.
