Yemen Information Minister refutes Houthi historical claims

Yemeni Information Minister Salem Thabit al-Awlaqi has dismissed recent speeches by Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi as attempts to spread misinformation and distort the historical roots of the Yemeni crisis.

Al-Awlaqi stated that documented facts show the Houthi militia began its armed rebellion against the state in 2004. He noted that the group continued its military expansion while participating in political processes, such as the National Dialogue Conference in 2013. This expansion eventually led to the seizure of Sanaa in September 2014, which undermined state institutions and triggered a devastating war.

The Minister accused the Houthi leadership of attempting to rewrite history to evade moral and legal responsibility for the country's instability. He emphasized that the group's actions have not only affected Yemen but have also threatened regional security and international maritime navigation in the Red Sea.