But the gains that have been made are fragile. It is the result of a growing political willingness to find a peaceful resolution for the people of Yemen and must be acknowledged. This progress is nothing short of extraordinary. We have frequently heard from those we serve, how they have been able to dream again, of a better future and a life of opportunity and growth instead of suffering and stunting. As organizations actively involved in the humanitarian response across Yemen, we have seen firsthand how the movement of commodities and people has opened, enabling them greater access to lifesaving services like medical care, or simply the ability to reunite with friends and family. Since the truce came into effect last year, fighting, conflict-related displacement and civilian casualties have notably decreased. We call on you to ensure that this moment of opportunity grows into lasting peace and promise for the people of Yemen, a new era that would enable them to restore their lives and contribute to building the future of their country. The six-month truce shifted Yemen into a new phase, one that could represent the beginning of the end of this conflict. Down 21-3 at the interval, Hightower recalled the chaos in the locker room and let slip on how he stayed motivated for the second period.News Open Letter to the Yemeni Parties to the Conflict from 141 NGOs: Restore and Renew the Truce and Build Lasting PeaceĪs we mark eight long years of the conflict in Yemen and one year since the start of the now lapsed truce agreement of 2 April 2022, we call on you to maintain sharp focus on reaching a new truce deal and initiating steps towards a real, long-lasting, and inclusive Yemeni peace process. The two-time Pro Bowler also shed some light on what happened in the dressing room at half-time during the Patriots infamous Super Bowl LI comeback against the Atlanta Falcons. Hightower was without a club for the entirety of the 2022 season. In his most recent season, the Tennessee native notched up 64 total tackles and played 15 of the 17 regular season games before his contract expired on March 16 2022. And, with the exception of the 2020 season where he elected to opt out due to the COVID pandemic, Hightower featured in every campaign for Bill Belichick’s all-conquering side. The 2012 NFL first round draft pick recorded two sacks and a pass deflection as the Patriots secured their record-equalling sixth Super Bowl title. The only reply was up on that scoreboard. All I can say is, when Sunday rolled around, you already know what it is. “Just as sweet, despite dealing with food poisoning in the days leading up to the game. And in his touching message upon announcing his retirement decision, Hightower revealed a bout of food poisoning threatened to rule him out of the Patriots’ 13-3 Super Bowl LIII victory over the Los Angeles Rams. The 33-year-old enjoyed a glittering nine-year career - all of it spent in Foxborough - which yielded three Super Bowl rings, two Pro Bowl appearances and a second-team All-Pro selection in 2016. Former New England Patriots linebacker Dont’a Hightower announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday with an open letter in The Players’ Tribune.
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