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Yemen Presidential Leadership Council military and political

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Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council has focused on military development and national sovereignty through various strategic initiatives. Abdulrahman al-Mahrami, a member of the council, announced plans to develop the Southern Armed Forces, emphasizing the need for a professional military with unified leadership and modern weaponry. This move drew criticism from former ambassador Ali al-Omrani, who argued that discussing Southern military formations in Riyadh promotes secessionism and contradicts the council’s obligation to maintain Yemeni sovereignty. Marking the 64th anniversary of the September 26 Revolution, President Rashad al-Alimi expanded on previous calls for national unity by announcing a policy of general mobilization to defend the republic. He also declared that the door for a “safe return to the side of the constitutional legitimacy” is open for those affiliated with the Houthi group, promising amnesty for defectors. Following the completion of constitutional and legal processes, al-Alimi has directed the acceleration of executive measures to implement both the ‘Safe Return’ and ‘General Mobilization’ decrees. During a meeting with council members and security leaders, al-Alimi reviewed battlefield developments, reporting that armed forces conducted 756 targeted operations over a 72-hour period across Marib, Al-Jawf, Taiz, and Al-Bayda. In response to a deadly Houthi missile attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on October 10, 2026, al-Alimi pledged to continue the ‘Fajr Yemen’ operation alongside Saudi Arabia. On October 13, 2026, al-Alimi declared that the ‘Fajr al-Yaman’ (Dawn of Yemen) military operation is proceeding toward its final goal of ending the Houthi militia coup, noting that opportunities for de-escalation have been exhausted. By October 19, 2026, al-Alimi reaffirmed the mission of the ‘Fajr Yemen’ operation to restore state institutions and protect civilians. ~~In discussions~~ On October 21, 2026, during meetings with ~~US Chargé d'Affaires Neil Hope,~~ ambassadors from eight nations, al-Alimi called for a unified international response to counter the ~~President addressed~~ Houthi ~~escalations, human rights violations, and~~ group, urging the ~~humanitarian crisis in Taiz.~~ global community to designate the group as a terrorist organization. He suggested that the international approach to the Houthis should mirror collective actions taken against groups such as ISIS, Al-Qaeda, and Boko Haram.

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