Yemen-Main Roads/Reopening
Dhale,Yemen - Recent (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Various of traffic, people
2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Mohammed Al-Muraisi, local resident:
"Before the roads open, the city was virtually paralyzed. After reopening, life begins returning to normal. Commercial activities have resumed, and it's become much easier and cheaper for merchants and patients to travel between regions or provinces. Life is gradually getting back on track."
3.Various of traffic, pedestrians
4. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Mohammed Shamsan, political analyst:
"I see the opening of ports, crossings, and roads as real signs of progress to move closer to the peace process. It was also preceded by the cessation of military operations and the laying down of arms on all fronts. These are all signs that confirm or lead to the conclusion that Yemenis are close to reaching a peace agreement; Only the details related to the peace process and the timing remain to be worked out."
5. Various of traffic
Some of Yemen's most vital roads have recently reopened as the country's stalled peace process gradually resumes, driven by a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and a cooling regional situation.
Since the outbreak of Yemen's civil war in 2015, many sections and bridges of the country's main north-south transportation arteries have been destroyed during fighting.
Military checkpoints have been established on the remaining routes, leading to prolonged road closures.
This has forced Yemeni citizens to take circuitous routes through mountains and deserts to travel between the north and south of the country.
The reopened routes include the main north-south artery connecting the capital Sanaa and Aden, as well as sections linking Taiz, Dhale, and Hodeidah provinces.
Many residents said that the reopened roads have greatly facilitated travel, saving both time and money.
"Before the roads opened, the city was virtually paralyzed. After reopening, life begins returning to normal. Commercial activities have resumed, and it's become much easier and cheaper for merchants and patients to travel between regions or provinces. Life is gradually getting back on track," said Mohammed Al-Muraisi, a resident of Dhale Province.
Analysts say this has spurred economic recovery in both northern and southern regions.
Particularly amid the ongoing stark humanitarian crisis, the road opening will greatly facilitate the transport and distribution of essential supplies.
They further note that the continued implementation of the peace roadmap, including the road opening, will serve as a crucial indicator of all Yemeni parties' commitment to peace.
"I see the opening of ports, crossings, and roads as real signs of progress to move closer to the peace process. It was also preceded by the cessation of military operations and the laying down of arms on all fronts. These are all signs that confirm or lead to the conclusion that Yemenis are close to reaching a peace agreement; only the details related to the peace process and the timing remain to be worked out," said Mohammed Shamsan, a political analyst.
Yemen-Main Roads/Reopening
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Location : Yemen
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Dhale,Yemen - Recent (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Various of traffic, people
2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Mohammed Al-Muraisi, local resident:
"Before the roads open, the city was virtually paralyzed. After reopening, life begins returning to normal. Commercial activities have resumed, and it's become much easier and cheaper for merchants and patients to travel between regions or provinces. Life is gradually getting back on track."
3.Various of traffic, pedestrians
4. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Mohammed Shamsan, political analyst:
"I see the opening of ports, crossings, and roads as real signs of progress to move closer to the peace process. It was also preceded by the cessation of military operations and the laying down of arms on all fronts. These are all signs that confirm or lead to the conclusion that Yemenis are close to reaching a peace agreement; Only the details related to the peace process and the timing remain to be worked out."
5. Various of traffic
Some of Yemen's most vital roads have recently reopened as the country's stalled peace process gradually resumes, driven by a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and a cooling regional situation.
Since the outbreak of Yemen's civil war in 2015, many sections and bridges of the country's main north-south transportation arteries have been destroyed during fighting.
Military checkpoints have been established on the remaining routes, leading to prolonged road closures.
This has forced Yemeni citizens to take circuitous routes through mountains and deserts to travel between the north and south of the country.
The reopened routes include the main north-south artery connecting the capital Sanaa and Aden, as well as sections linking Taiz, Dhale, and Hodeidah provinces.
Many residents said that the reopened roads have greatly facilitated travel, saving both time and money.
"Before the roads opened, the city was virtually paralyzed. After reopening, life begins returning to normal. Commercial activities have resumed, and it's become much easier and cheaper for merchants and patients to travel between regions or provinces. Life is gradually getting back on track," said Mohammed Al-Muraisi, a resident of Dhale Province.
Analysts say this has spurred economic recovery in both northern and southern regions.
Particularly amid the ongoing stark humanitarian crisis, the road opening will greatly facilitate the transport and distribution of essential supplies.
They further note that the continued implementation of the peace roadmap, including the road opening, will serve as a crucial indicator of all Yemeni parties' commitment to peace.
"I see the opening of ports, crossings, and roads as real signs of progress to move closer to the peace process. It was also preceded by the cessation of military operations and the laying down of arms on all fronts. These are all signs that confirm or lead to the conclusion that Yemenis are close to reaching a peace agreement; only the details related to the peace process and the timing remain to be worked out," said Mohammed Shamsan, a political analyst.
ID : 8452239
Published : 2025-11-07 09:20
Last Modified : 2025-11-07 16:35:11
Source : China Central Television (CCTV)
Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland
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