On Friday, Yemen's Presidential Council head Rashad Al-Alimi called on Yemeni citizens to mobilize and defend the country's institutions. In a statement marking the 64th anniversary of the September 26 revolution, Al-Alimi encouraged citizens to join the military and security forces through official channels. This call to action aims to protect the Republic of Yemen and its state institutions.
Al-Alimi announced an initiative for those affiliated with the Houthi group to return to the state's fold. He stated that individuals who leave the Houthis and cease fighting or working on their behalf will be eligible for a comprehensive amnesty. This amnesty will be issued in accordance with constitutional and legal procedures. The goal is to promote national reconciliation and stability.
The Yemeni government has pledged to reintegrate former Houthi fighters and members of the military and security forces who return to the state's side. Al-Alimi assured that their acquired rights and positions will be preserved. This move is part of the state's efforts to promote peace and prevent further bloodshed.
Al-Alimi criticized the Houthi group for choosing violence over dialogue and peace. He noted that recent escalations in various regions, including Taiz, Marib, Al-Jawf, Al-Hudaydah, Lahj, Hadramaut, Al-Bayda, Shabwa, and Al-Dhale, demonstrate the group's attempts to impose their control by force. The Presidential Council head emphasized that these developments will not alter the state's objective of restoring its institutions and sovereignty.
Al-Alimi addressed Yemeni citizens living in Houthi-controlled areas, urging them to protect their children and futures. He emphasized that the state views them as citizens and stakeholders in peace and stability, rather than as parties to the conflict. The goal is to promote a culture of peace and prevent further suffering.
The Presidential Council head praised the positions of Yemeni tribal leaders who have stood in solidarity with the state and its institutions. He called on them to continue their support and promote national unity. Al-Alimi also appealed to Yemen's international partners to stand by the country and its government in their efforts to restore stability and security.
Al-Alimi emphasized that Yemen deserves a future that reflects its history, location, and potential. He envisioned Yemen as a contributor to regional development, rather than a source of instability or threat to neighboring countries. The goal is to build a stable and prosperous Yemen that benefits its citizens and the wider region.
Key points
- Rashad Al-Alimi calls for national mobilization to defend state institutions.
- Initiative launched for Houthi fighters to return to state's fold with comprehensive amnesty.
- Al-Alimi urges international partners to support Yemen's stability and security efforts.
