Muscat Prisoner Negotiations Delayed: Talks Fail to Begin Despite Full Delegations Arriving
The new round of negotiations on Yemeni prisoners and detainees, scheduled to begin Thursday in Muscat, Oman, has yet to formally commence as of Friday, despite the arrival of both the Yemeni government and Houthi delegations under United Nations sponsorship.
According to informed sources, the session — expected to be a significant breakthrough after nearly two years of stagnation — was postponed without an official statement explaining the reasons. The delay stems from persistent disagreements over implementation mechanisms, finalized name lists, and guarantees for simultaneous releases, preventing the official opening of the talks.
Sources confirmed that the UN continues its efforts to push both sides toward launching the negotiations as humanitarian pressure mounts. Observers believe that any progress in this round could represent a vital .confidence-building step after years of deadlock.
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