Bahrain, Kuwait express concern over rebellion in Yemen

Fri, 11 Dec 2009

Manama - The foreign ministers of Bahrain and Kuwait on Friday expressed concern about the rebellion in northern Yemen and its possible impact on the six Gulf states. "It's the first time in 18 years since Iraq invaded Kuwait back in 1990 that a Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit will be held with one of its members in active military operation facing an outside power," said Sheikh Muhammad al Sabah al Salem al Sabah, Kuwait's foreign minister and deputy premier.

Al Sabah was referring to Saudi Arabia, who found itself involved in the Yemeni civil war after Houthi rebels crossed into Saudi territory following accusations that the Saudis had lent military assistance to the Yemeni central government.

"The implications of the Yemen crisis will have a profound impact on regional security, especially Gulf security," he said, adding that the issue would be discussed by GCC leaders when they meet in Kuwait next week.

Earlier, Sheikh Khalid bin Ahmed al Khalifa, Bahrain's foreign minister, said on Al Arabiya TV there was no doubt that the rebellion in northern Yemen had outside support.

"We, the Gulf, need to help Yemen face this threat," Al Khalifa said.

Source: Earth Times.
Link: http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/298940,bahrain-kuwait-express-concern-over-rebellion-in-yemen.html.