Yemen Monitor / Newsroom:
On Thursday morning, the international highway connecting Sana’a and Aden via Al-Dhale’a governorate was officially reopened after being closed for nearly seven years due to the ongoing war.
The announcement was made by Ali Muqbel Saleh, the governor of Al-Dhale’a appointed by the internationally recognized Yemeni government. He confirmed that the route linking the cities of Al-Dhale’a and Damt—part of the vital corridor between northern and southern Yemen—has resumed operations.
The reopening coincides with the launch of the “White Flags Campaign”, a move that has been widely welcomed by the public and seen by many as a long-awaited humanitarian and economic breakthrough. The road closure had caused severe hardship in travel and significantly increased the cost and difficulty of transportation between the north and south.
Governor Muqbel emphasized that this measure represents an important step toward improving humanitarian and living conditions in Yemen. He also noted that the reopening will facilitate movement and trade, helping to rebuild economic and social ties among Yemenis.
Earlier this week, the Houthi group announced it had opened the road from its side after years of mutual accusations with the government over responsibility for the closure, despite repeated civilian and tribal efforts to restore its operation.
