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Hindustan Times
03-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Yemen's Prime Minister resigns over political dispute with with ruling council
The prime minister of Yemen's internationally recognized government said Saturday he was resigning due to political struggles, underscoring the fragility of an alliance fighting Houthi rebels in the Arab world's most impoverished country. Prime Minister Ahmed Awad Bin Mubarak announced the decision in a post on social media, attaching a resignation letter directed to Rashad al-Alimi, head of the ruling presidential council. The internationally recognized government is based in the southern city of Aden. Also Read: Mike Waltz, who took responsibility for Yemen attack leak, to step down: Report Bin Mubarak, named prime minister in February 2024, said he was resigning because he was unable to take 'necessary decisions to reform the state institution, and execute the necessary Cabinet reshuffle.' Within hours of the announcement, the presidential council named Finance Minister Salem Saleh Bin Braik as prime minister, according to the state-run SABA news agency. The council also named Bin Mubarak as an advisor to the ruling body, without addressing his claims. Also Read: Another Signal scandal breaks out: Pete Hegseth shared Yemen plans with family Ahmed Nagi, a senior Yemen analyst at the International Crisis Group think tank, said Bin Mubarak's resignation capped months of simmering tensions between the prime minister and the ruling council over the mandate of each party. He said Bin Bubarak was in part a scapegoat for the government's failure to address the towering economic challenges in the government-held areas, including soaring prices and repeated power outages. Also Read: US airstrikes target Yemeni oil port; Houthis claim 20 people killed Yemen has been embroiled in civil war since 2014, when Iranian-backed Houthi rebels seized the capital of Sanaa, forcing the internationally recognized government into exile in Saudi Arabia. A Saudi-led coalition intervened months later and has been battling the rebels since 2015 to try and restore the government. The war has turned into a stalemated proxy conflict. The seven-member presidential council was appointed in 2022 with the aim of unifying the anti-Houthi block, but has since been divided into two main blocs. One is loyal to council member Aydarous al-Zubaidi, who chairs the secessionist Southern Transitional Council, an umbrella group of heavily armed militias propped up by the United Arab Emirates since 2015. The second is loyal to Saudi Arabia and includes al-Alimi and Sheikh Sultan al-Aradah, the powerful governor of energy-rich Marib province. Bin Mubarak's resignation came as the United States has increased its attacks on the Houthis in Yemen. The U.S. military has launched nearly daily strikes in Houthi-held areas since March 15, when President Donald Trump ordered a new, expanded campaign against the rebels. The war has devastated Yemen and created one of the world's worst humanitarian disasters. More than 150,000 people, including fighters and civilians, have been killed.
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Yemen PM Ahmed Bin Mubarak resigns amid rebel control and deepening political crisis
Image: X/@BinmubarakAhmed Yemeni Prime Minister Ahmed Bin Mubarak announced his resignation on Saturday, citing political struggles and his inability to carry out his duties in a country largely controlled by rebel groups, including the capital. This announcement comes amidst the launch of a campaign of missile attacks by Iran-backed Huthi rebels on Israel, targeting key waterways. These attacks are a show of solidarity with Palestine over the war in Gaza by Israel. Mubarak announced his decision through a post on social media, attaching a resignation letter directed to the head of the ruling presidential council, Rashad al-Alimi . The presidential council was initially constituted in 2022 with the aim of unifying the anti-Houthi block, but has been divided into two main blocks since. One bloc is loyal to council member Aydarous al-Zubaidi, chaired by the secessionist Southern Transitional Council, backed by the UAE, The other bloc is loyal to Saudi Arabia and includes al-Alimi and Sheikh Sultan al-Aradah, who govern the energy-rich Marib province. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Jawa Timur: AI guru Andrew Ng recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Aroun... Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Mubarak's letter said, 'I could not exercise my constitutional powers and take the necessary decisions to reform government institutions or implement rightful governmental changes.' Mubarak also cited in his letter that despite hardships, he had managed to achieve, 'many successes in a short space of time,' alluding to fiscal reforms and anti-corruption drives. Yemen has been entangled in civil war since 2014 with Huthi rebel group seizing control of the capital of Sanaa, forcing the internationally recognized government of Yemen into exile in Saudi Arabia. The war in Yemen has led to the loss of thousands of lives and has resulted in one of the most dire humanitarian crises. A little relief came with the negotiation of a six-month truce by the United Nations in April 2022 that staggered the infighting by a significant amount. Since the commencement of war in the Gaza Strip in October 2023, the Iran-backed Huthi rebel group has been repeatedly targeting Israel and ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden that they claim are linked to it. As the Huthis threatened more attacks and Israel blocked aid to war-hit Gaza, US President Donald Trump announced a new, expanded campaign against the rebel group. Since March 15, the US has carried out regular airstrikes on areas it says are controlled by the Huthis.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Yemen's internationally recognized prime minister says he is resigning over a political dispute
CAIRO (AP) — The prime minister of Yemen 's internationally recognized government said Saturday he was resigning and cited political struggles, in a decision underscoring the fragility of the anti-Houthi alliance in the Arab world's most impoverished country. Prime Minister Ahmed Awad Bin Mubarak announced the decision in a post on social media, attaching a resignation letter directed to Rashad al-Alimi, head of the ruling presidential council. The internationally recognized government is based in the southern city of Aden. Bin Mubarak, named prime minister in February 2024, said he was resigning because he was unable to take 'necessary decisions to reform the state institution, and execute the necessary Cabinet reshuffle.' There was no immediate comment from the presidential council. Yemen has been embroiled in civil war since 2014, when Iranian-backed Houthi rebels seized the capital of Sanaa, forcing the internationally recognized government into exile in Saudi Arabia. A Saudi-led coalition intervened months later and has been battling the rebels since 2015 to try and restore the internationally recognized government to power. The war has turned into a stalemated proxy conflict. The seven-member presidential council was appointed in 2022 with the aim of unifying the anti-Houthi block, but has since been divided into two main blocs. One is loyal to council member Aydarous al-Zubaidi, who chairs the secessionist Southern Transitional Council, an umbrella group of heavily armed militias propped up by the United Arab Emirates since 2015. The second is loyal to Saudi Arabia and includes al-Alimi and Sheikh Sultan al-Aradah, the powerful governor of energy-rich Marib province. Bin Mubarak's resignation came as the United States has increased its attacks on the Houthis in Yemen. The U.S. military has launched nearly daily strikes in Houthi-held areas since March 15, when President Donald Trump ordered a new, expanded campaign against the rebels. The war has devastated Yemen and created one of the world's worst humanitarian disasters. More than 150,000 people, including fighters and civilians, have been killed.
Winnipeg Free Press
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Winnipeg Free Press
Yemen's internationally recognized prime minister says he is resigning over a political dispute
CAIRO (AP) — The prime minister of Yemen 's internationally recognized government said Saturday he was resigning and cited political struggles, in a decision underscoring the fragility of the anti-Houthi alliance in the Arab world's most impoverished country. Prime Minister Ahmed Awad Bin Mubarak announced the decision in a post on social media, attaching a resignation letter directed to Rashad al-Alimi, head of the ruling presidential council. The internationally recognized government is based in the southern city of Aden. Bin Mubarak, named prime minister in February 2024, said he was resigning because he was unable to take 'necessary decisions to reform the state institution, and execute the necessary Cabinet reshuffle.' There was no immediate comment from the presidential council. Yemen has been embroiled in civil war since 2014, when Iranian-backed Houthi rebels seized the capital of Sanaa, forcing the internationally recognized government into exile in Saudi Arabia. A Saudi-led coalition intervened months later and has been battling the rebels since 2015 to try and restore the internationally recognized government to power. The war has turned into a stalemated proxy conflict. The seven-member presidential council was appointed in 2022 with the aim of unifying the anti-Houthi block, but has since been divided into two main blocs. One is loyal to council member Aydarous al-Zubaidi, who chairs the secessionist Southern Transitional Council, an umbrella group of heavily armed militias propped up by the United Arab Emirates since 2015. The second is loyal to Saudi Arabia and includes al-Alimi and Sheikh Sultan al-Aradah, the powerful governor of energy-rich Marib province. Bin Mubarak's resignation came as the United States has increased its attacks on the Houthis in Yemen. The U.S. military has launched nearly daily strikes in Houthi-held areas since March 15, when President Donald Trump ordered a new, expanded campaign against the rebels. The war has devastated Yemen and created one of the world's worst humanitarian disasters. More than 150,000 people, including fighters and civilians, have been killed.
Associated Press
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Associated Press
Yemen's internationally recognized prime minister says he is resigning over a political dispute
CAIRO (AP) — The prime minister of Yemen 's internationally recognized government said Saturday he was resigning and cited political struggles, in a decision underscoring the fragility of the anti-Houthi alliance in the Arab world's most impoverished country. Prime Minister Ahmed Awad Bin Mubarak announced the decision in a post on social media, attaching a resignation letter directed to Rashad al-Alimi, head of the ruling presidential council. The internationally recognized government is based in the southern city of Aden. Bin Mubarak, named prime minister in February 2024, said he was resigning because he was unable to take 'necessary decisions to reform the state institution, and execute the necessary Cabinet reshuffle.' There was no immediate comment from the presidential council. Yemen has been embroiled in civil war since 2014, when Iranian-backed Houthi rebels seized the capital of Sanaa, forcing the internationally recognized government into exile in Saudi Arabia. A Saudi-led coalition intervened months later and has been battling the rebels since 2015 to try and restore the internationally recognized government to power. The war has turned into a stalemated proxy conflict. The seven-member presidential council was appointed in 2022 with the aim of unifying the anti-Houthi block, but has since been divided into two main blocs. One is loyal to council member Aydarous al-Zubaidi, who chairs the secessionist Southern Transitional Council, an umbrella group of heavily armed militias propped up by the United Arab Emirates since 2015. The second is loyal to Saudi Arabia and includes al-Alimi and Sheikh Sultan al-Aradah, the powerful governor of energy-rich Marib province. Bin Mubarak's resignation came as the United States has increased its attacks on the Houthis in Yemen. The U.S. military has launched nearly daily strikes in Houthi-held areas since March 15, when President Donald Trump ordered a new, expanded campaign against the rebels. The war has devastated Yemen and created one of the world's worst humanitarian disasters. More than 150,000 people, including fighters and civilians, have been killed.
