Diplomacy
Djibouti Rejects Use of Its Territory for Military Operations Against Houthis
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AI SUMMARY
Djibouti's finance minister announced that the country will not allow its territory to be used for military operations against Houthi rebels and called for peaceful solutions to the conflict in Yemen.
- Djibouti's Minister of Finance, Ilyas Moussa Dawaleh, announced that the country will not authorize the use of its territory for military operations against Houthi rebels.
- The minister stated that Djibouti previously denied requests for the United States to use its military base for operations against the Houthis and its stance remains unchanged.
- Djibouti will not serve as a staging ground for regional powers and maintains that the conflict in Yemen must be resolved through peaceful means.
- Keeping the Bab el-Mandeb Strait open is identified as a critical issue for Djibouti.
- The escalating conflict in Yemen is placing humanitarian pressure on Djibouti, resulting in an influx of displaced women and children arriving via small boats in under an hour.
- The primary responsibility of the Djiboutian government is to protect the peace and security of its own people.
- International governments and neighboring Gulf states are urged to provide support for refugees and work toward resolving the Yemeni conflict.
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