Yemen has announced the formation of a new government, less than a week after the country’s main political factions signed a deal.
Key players including the Houthi rebels signed an agreement last Saturday mandating the president and prime minister to form a new technocratic government in an effort to defuse political tensions that have crippled the country.
There were reports on Friday that five women were in the cabinet, to be led by Prime Minister Khaled Bahah.
The Houthis captured the capital in September, capitalising on protests and widespread anger following the government’s announcement of a sharp rise in fuel prices.
Shortly after, the Shia rebels captured a number of key cities and towns, waging battles with opposing tribes and al-Qaeda-linked fighters and helping to making them the powerbrokers in the country.
Under a UN-sponsored accord signed last month, the Houthis were to withdraw from Sanaa and disarm once a neutral prime minister was named.
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