Yemen Monitor- Aden:
The UK’s former ambassador to Yemen has warned airstrikes targeting Houthi rebels in the country played “right into extremist hands”.
Frances Guy also said Britain’s priority should be pursuing a ceasefire in Gaza.
US and UK forces began launching missiles into Yemen in response to attacks on ships sailing through the Red Sea on Friday.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said the UK acted in self-defence.
And he described the strikes as “necessary, proportionate, and targeted”.
For weeks, the waterway has been the scene of attacks by the Houthis, who said they would block Israeli ships in support of Gaza. However, many attacks have included non-Israeli ships, prompting major shipping companies to divert their vessels to alternative routes.
