DUBAI: The Iran-backed Houthi militia are exploiting the Stockholm Agreement and the ceasefire implemented in Hodeidah to escalate their military presence in other areas of Yemen, the country’s chief envoy said.

The Houthis’ stubbornness and continuous war on Yemeni people are the real challenge hindering efforts of the UN envoy to Yemen, foreign affairs minister Mohammad Al-Hadhrami said during a meeting with German Charge d’ Affairs Jan Krauszer, state news agency Saba New reported.

The Stockholm Agreement, signed on Dec. 13, 2018, by the opposing factions in the Yemen conflict, set out a series of undertakings as a precursor to lasting peace in the strife-ridden country.

We will not accept continuation of this matter, Al-Hadhrami said, and criticized the Houthis for undermining the UN mission supporting the Hodeidah agreement as well as committing numerous ceasefire violations.

Muamer Al-Iryani, the minister of information, meanwhile said the Houthis have adopted Al-Qaeda’s approach to conflict, including setting off bombs against opponents.

“Houthi militiamen demolished three houses in Azoba village of Al-Qorarishi district, Albaidha governorate last Thursday. It is Al-Qaeda’s and Daesh’s approach against the people who resist the terrorist organizations,” said Al-Iryani in a news agency report.

“Since the early days of its emergence Houthi militia has adopt the houses bombing approach to terrify the population under its control. It is the same policy of Al-Qaeda and Daesh,” he said in a statement.