Yemen parliament approves general mobilization against Houthis
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Yemen's House of Representatives approved a request by Presidential Leadership Council head Rashad al-Alimi to declare general mobilization against the Houthis. The measure takes effect immediately and remains in force until the circumstances that prompted it are resolved. The decision follows Houthi territorial gains in Taiz province and along the Red Sea coast.
Key Facts
- Yemen's House of Representatives approved the mobilization request during a virtual session, according to the state-run SABA news agency.
- The mobilization takes effect immediately and remains in force until the circumstances that prompted it are resolved.
- Al-Alimi called for general mobilization on 26 September, stating the government intends to restore control over Houthi-held territories.
- In early September, Houthi forces seized several thousand square kilometers in Taiz province, including strategic sites on the Red Sea coast.
- Al-Alimi promised full amnesty for Houthi fighters who leave the movement and stop fighting, effective immediately.
Mobilization Decision
The House of Representatives approved the request by Presidential Leadership Council head Rashad al-Alimi during a virtual session. The decision is based on Article 37 of the constitution, which regulates general mobilization, along with other provisions on national defense and emergency measures. The council reaffirmed support for the Saudi-led Arab coalition and called for national unity and coordination among political forces. Al-Alimi had called for mobilization on 26 September, accusing the Houthis of escalating the conflict regionally and beyond.
Houthi Advances
In early September, Houthi forces clashed with government troops in Taiz province in southwestern Yemen. Within days they took control of several thousand square kilometers, including strategic sites on the Red Sea coast. The Houthis also captured Mokha and Mayun Island, strengthening their position on the Red Sea coast and raising concerns about shipping security near the Bab al-Mandab strait. Over the past weekend, the Houthis attacked Riyadh for the first time in several years.
Government Response
Al-Alimi described the Houthis as a terrorist militia and promised full amnesty for those who leave the movement and stop fighting. The amnesty takes effect immediately, though formal pardon procedures must be completed within constitutional and legal frameworks. Government forces are fighting with support from Saudi Arabian aviation.
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