"The lights are on in Aden at least for most of the day. The apparently mundane detail is a huge difference for people in the southern Yemeni port city, which for years has suffered from extensive electricity blackouts, and a sign that something has changed. It was noticeable enough for Saleh Taher, who lives in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, to comment on after making a recent visit to Aden."
"The sudden availability of electricity is partly the result of a multimillion-dollar fuel grant provided by Saudi Arabia to supply power stations. Observers consider it to be an effort to show that the presence of Yemen's internationally recognised government can improve people's lives. Badea Sultan, an Aden-based independent journalist, told Al Jazeera that the positive change in services in Aden is palpable for residents and the city has entered a completely new stage."
Aden has experienced a notable restoration of electricity, with power available for much of the day after years of extensive blackouts. The internationally recognised government re-established its presence in Aden weeks after a Saudi Arabian-backed offensive forced the Southern Transitional Council back in early January. Saudi Arabia provided a multimillion-dollar fuel grant to supply power stations, contributing to the improved electricity supply. Residents report streets appearing normal and people going about their jobs as usual. Journalists and observers describe the stabilisation of services, with electricity lasting around 20 hours per day and creating a sense of hope among locals.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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