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Asharq Al-Awsat
2 days ago
- General
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Yemen's al-Alimi Criticizes International Concessions Made to the Houthis
Chairman of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad al-Alimi has described the Houthis as an 'enduring' threat to Yemen, the region and international shipping lanes, and criticized what he termed 'incentives and concessions from certain international actors' made to the militias. During a panel discussion organized by the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences in Moscow on Thursday, al-Alimi stated: We are confronting a sectarian theocratic project that does not recognize the state or the law and is rooted in the ideology of divine right to rule. These are the very ideas Russia has historically opposed in various arenas, in defense of the civil state.' He criticized the lack of an accurate understanding of the Yemeni situation and the prevalence of misleading narratives in some international circles, including certain think tanks and decision-making institutions, which still view Yemen through a blurred lens or as part of a geopolitical conflict solvable through superficial compromises. He identified among these false narratives claims portraying the Houthis as an 'oppressed minority' suitable for political assimilation. 'The truth is we face an armed doctrinal movement grounding its authority in 'divine right' theology, while rejecting all civil state constructs and the principle of equal citizenship,' he said. Al-Alimi deemed even more dangerous the designation of the Houthis as a 'transient threat' linked to the repercussions of the Gaza war. He affirmed this to be a mistaken and misleading perception. He explained that the Houthis are an enduring and structural danger to Yemen, the region, and international shipping lanes. Al-Alimi drew attention to the fact that ship piracy, naval mine deployment, and Red Sea piracy did not begin in 2024, but have been a recurrent Houthi tactic for years. He affirmed that the Houthis' criminal conduct mirrors that of organizations and groups that Moscow itself condemns, including targeting airports and seaports, booby-trapping mosques, schools, and hospitals, suppressing women's rights, child conscription, and militarizing civilian infrastructure. He added: 'Despite all this, the Houthis continue to receive incentives and concessions from certain international actors, while the legitimate government, representing Yemen's constitutional framework, stands accused of weakness or division. This completely ignores the reality that it effectively controls approximately 70% of Yemen's territory and unites all national components under its umbrella.' 'What is required today is restoring the logic of the state against claims of divine guardianship ... while supporting legitimate institutions against illegitimate armed groups. This is the same principle Russia has consistently upheld in its global counterterrorism efforts,' he added. Al- Alimi reaffirmed Yemen's unequivocal position supporting the Palestinian people's right to an independent state and the imperative to halt Israeli aggressions. However, he stressed that this stance cannot be exploited to justify Iran's behavior in the region or to advance its agenda through proxies, as witnessed in Yemen. 'Iran's expansionist policies threaten not only Yemen but also destabilize the entire Red Sea and Horn of Africa region,' he warned. He noted with concern the Houthis' close ties with al-Qaeda, ISIS, and other criminal organizations, entities that share ideological alignment, mutual interests, and logistical cooperation with the group. 'This signals the resurgence of cross-border terrorist networks,' he said. Al-Alimi held talks in Moscow on Wednesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Qatar Tribune
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Amir sends congratulations to chairman of Presidential Leadership Council of Yemen
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has sent a cable of congratulations to Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council of the Republic of Yemen HE President Dr Rashad Mohammed Al Alimi on the occasion of his country's National Day.
The National
22-05-2025
- Politics
- The National
35 years since unification, Yemen is more divided than ever
It could be argued that Yemen's conflict is merely a symptom of the Middle East's wider geopolitical issues. Others might say it is a cause in itself, or a contributing factor. But one thing can be agreed: 35 years since its unification between the northern and southern halves of the country – the former once controlled by the Ottomans and the latter once controlled by the British – the country remains more fragmented than ever. In 2014, the Houthis – a tribal militia and religious group from northern Yemen's poor, mountainous Saada region that had evolved into a major political and military force – took over Sanaa, the country's capital. In doing so, the militants, with backing from Iran, removed Yemen's internationally recognised government and went on to expand their rule to most of Yemen's north, where more than half of the country's population lives. This remains the situation today, even after a Saudi-led military coalition helped take back swathes of land from the Houthis in a multi-year war and prevented the rebel group from overrunning the entire country. But this is not a simple, good versus evil conflict; Yemen's present-day divisions are multi-layered and multi-faceted. An eight-member Presidential Leadership Council acts as the executive body of Yemen's internationally recognised government. Led by Rashad Al Alimi, the PLC was supposed to unite an otherwise divided anti-Houthi front. But tensions within the council are a poorly kept secret. Earlier this month, prime minister Ahmed bin Mubarak said he was stepping down after a little more than a year in office, blaming challenges he faced in making "necessary reforms" to state institutions. With different council members having strong military representation on the ground, the PLC has become a tool for exerting power rather than governance. This is largely down to the absence of a proper legal framework regulating the PLC's operations and defining its members' relationship to one another. The ambiguity surrounding the group's exact functions and authority on the ground has inevitably resulted in allegations of overreach and corruption against some of the forces under its members' control. The result of this is a fractured government incapable of asserting itself against militarily and politically against the Houthis' formidable forces. This has knock-on effects for the PLC's ability to provide effective governance for the people living in its territories. In Aden, the interim capital, the halls of Yemen's government have remained largely empty as officials fail to hold the meetings needed to move the country forward. Outside, the streets are frequently filled with protesters calling for better services and a higher standard of living. There is a lack of reliable electricity. The city is often without power – a potentially deadly outcome in Yemen's scorching summer heat, in which temperatures can exceed 40°C. Protesters have also focused on what they see as an overall worsening quality of life as well as the decline in the value of the Yemeni riyal. Constitutional reform that clarifies and limits the role of the PLC's members while strengthening the government as a whole would go a long way to resolving these issues. It would help to improve governance on the ground and the ability to provide basic services and provide a better quality of life for people who have escaped Houthi-run areas to government-held territory. In the meantime, the Houthis continue to fire ballistic missiles towards Israel and ships in the Red Sea that they claim are linked to Israeli commercial interests, ostensibly in protest at its unrelenting offensive in Gaza. Yemen's government has long been cut out of attempts to reach a peace deal with the Houthis, whether in 2023 when Saudi Arabia brokered a roadmap for a permanent ceasefire or, more recently, when US President Donald Trump announced a deal to end American air strikes on Houthi-held territory. Yemen's situation is becoming even more complex with a secessionist Southern Transitional Council that not only calls for the south's independence – a return to Yemen's pre-1990 partition – but also holds three out of the PLC's eight seats. A silver lining could be seen if the situation in Yemen were clearer and – even if bad – at least stable. But it's not. Matters have become worse, with US and Israeli forces targeting vital facilities like the port of Hodeidah, a lifeline for millions of Yemenis who rely on the humanitarian assistance that flows through it. Such attacks have put Yemen's already fragile humanitarian response at further risk, worsening people's lives further still, fuelling their anger and deepening rifts between them and those in power. Meanwhile, amid Yemen's enduring poverty and even as conflicts continue to rage in Gaza and Sudan, funding is dwindling for humanitarian relief efforts. In February, the World Health Organisation's Yemen country office appealed for $57.8 million to reach more than 10 million people with emergency health assistance. Yemenis who have lost faith in their respective rulers – whether in Houthi or government-controlled areas – are now looking elsewhere for hope. Talks between the US and Iran about a new nuclear agreement are continuing and experts believe that Iran could make concessions, including pulling its financial and intelligence support to the Houthis in exchange for sanctions relief. The declaration of the Republic of Yemen on May 22, 1990, was a decisive moment for the country. But the optimism that greeted this new start has long since faded. Whether Yemen's conflict is the cause of some of today's problems in the Middle East, or simply a reflection of them is a moot point for ordinary Yemeni civilians who, once again, have fallen victim to decisions made by local and regional powers, when all they really need is food on the table, hospitals to treat them and a nation they can call home.
Iraqi News
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
The Chairman of Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council arrives in Baghdad
Baghdad-INA Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council of the Republic of Yemen, Rashad Mohammed Al-Alimi, arrived in Baghdad today, Saturday, to participate in the Arab Summit. "The Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council of the Republic of Yemen, Rashad Mohammed Al-Alimi, arrived in the capital, Baghdad, to participate in the 34th Arab Summit, which will begin today, Saturday,' The Prime Minister's Media Office stated in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA).
See - Sada Elbalad
13-05-2025
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
Yemen, U.S. Discuss Bilateral Relations, Ongoing Developments
Nada Mustafa Yemeni Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Dr. Shaya Mohsen Zindani, met on Monday with the U.S. Ambassador to Yemen, Steven Fagin, to discuss bilateral relations and current developments in the country. During the meeting, as reported by Yemen TV, Zindani expressed the Yemeni government's appreciation for the continuous support provided by the United States in various fields. He emphasized the importance of strengthening coordination and mutual cooperation to serve the interests of both countries and support stability efforts in Yemen. Zindani also stressed the need to resume developmental and humanitarian aid, highlighting its critical role in alleviating the suffering of citizens and reinforcing the resilience of national institutions. For his part, Fagin reaffirmed US's support for the Presidential Leadership Council and the Yemeni government. Moreover, he reiterated America's commitment to continued assistance and its eagerness to expand cooperation across multiple sectors. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War
