Proposed by Sultanate of Oman (mediator); Saudi Arabia; Houthi delegation · 4/22/2024
Houthi-Saudi normalisation roadmap (Oman-mediated)
An Oman-mediated extension of the lapsed 2022 Yemen truce framework, proposing a phased Saudi-Houthi normalisation: prisoner exchange, reopening of Sanaa airport civilian flights, payment of Yemen public-sector salaries from oil revenue, and a Houthi commitment to halt cross-border drone and missile attacks into Saudi territory. Sidesteps the unresolved internal Yemeni political question.
Key points
- Phased Saudi-Houthi prisoner exchange
- Sanaa airport reopens for civilian flights
- Yemen public-sector salaries paid from oil revenue
- Houthi halt on cross-border drone/missile attacks
- No commitment on internal Yemeni political settlement
- Roadmap reviewed quarterly
Supported by
- Oman
- Saudi Arabia
- Houthi political leadership
- UN Special Envoy
Opposed by
- Internationally-recognised Yemeni government (PLC)