The offer is in hopes of reaching a long - term cease - fire . Al Qaeda currently controls large areas of northern Yemeni provinces . They are currently living in shelters in the neighboring provinces of Aden and Lahj . The group has not yet responded to the offer .
The offer is in hopes of reaching a long - term cease - fire . Al Qaeda currently controls large areas of northern Yemeni provinces . The group has not yet responded to the offer .