Yemen rejects ceasefire talks with Houthis, warns militia could become 'undefeatable'

Aden, Oct. 15 (UNI) Yemen's foreign minister Afrah Al-Zouba said on Thursday that the government is not seeking a ceasefire or negotiations with the Iran-backed Houthi movement, warning that allowing the group more time to strengthen its military capabilities would make it increasingly difficult to defeat. "If the Houthis are given more time, they will become an undefeatable militia," Al-Zouba told reporters during a virtual briefing, accusing the group of using previous truces to regroup, rearm and launch fresh attacks. The minister said any future ceasefire or political process would require conditions that ensured it could produce lasting results. "We…