Marib (Debriefer) - Humanitarian calls for cessation of battles near Marib clearly indicate that Houthi forces have made advance and close in on the Yemeni northeastern city, Mohamed al-Bokhaiti tweeted on Sunday.
The group knows how the "deceived newcomers to Marib, particularly those living with their families in the city, are worried," the Houthi official added.
"We tell them: Don't worry. You're our brothers and relatives, and we won't harm you. You know our and Marib people's noble morals," he said, hinting at their alleged advance.
Previously, Yemeni activists have called for halt of violent battles in many fronts near Marib to avoid harm to populated areas and civilians, including tens of thousands of IDPs who fled war in other places in quest of new life opportunity.
In the recent weeks, Marib fronts have seen fierce fighting between the Yemeni official army and Houthi forces.
While the government defends Marib being its legitimacy's key castle, the Houthis launch fierce attacks to seize the oil-rich city.
"General amnesty is still valid," Bokhaiti said late on Saturday, calling on the "deceived people in Marib to come back home... The nation has room for everybody. Our problem is with the occupier."
