In what could be seen as a success of ceasefire pact put into force since February 12, Yemen finally declared end of war against so-called Houthi fighters in the country's north. Houthi fighters belong to the Zaidi sect of Shia Islam which is active in the North end of the country, the home of oil industry.

Yemen's President Ali Abdullah Saleh categorically told in an interview, "The war has ended and that this is not just a passing truce". The development, according to the President, would pave a way for the development of the country.

The crisis started in 2004 and the conflict intensified in August last year when government launched major offence in the North to wipe out miscreants. The war between Sana's and Houthi fighters adversely impacted more than
250,000 people making them to lose their homes.

Saleh, who is under international pressure to finish terrorist outfits, said that dialogue options are still open for those who are ready to shun violence for the larger interests of the country. He said that the prisoners would be released very soon under the ceasefire deal.