Rashad al-Alimi reaffirms Yemen state restoration mission

Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council President Rashad al-Alimi has reaffirmed the commitment of the ‘Fajr Yemen’ operation to restoring state institutions, protecting civilians, and facilitating reconstruction. During a meeting with US Chargé d'Affaires Neil Hope, Alimi discussed Houthi militia escalations within Yemen and across the border with Saudi Arabia, as well as ongoing human rights violations including forced recruitment and displacement.

Alimi specifically addressed the humanitarian crisis in Taiz, emphasizing the need for international support to break the siege and ensure the delivery of water, food, and medicine. He also commented on a recent attack targeting a training center in Shabwah, describing it as a terrorist crime intended to destabilize the region. The President pledged full support for Shabwah’s security forces and called for urgent medical care for the wounded and compensation for the families of those killed in the attack.