Yemen: Government announces comprehensive military operation against Houthi militia
Quick Look
- The Yemeni government has announced a nationwide military operation to retake all areas controlled by Houthi rebels.
- Rashad al-Alimi emphasized the goal of restoring state authority throughout the national territory.
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Why It Matters
The Houthi militia has controlled the Red Sea coast and the strategically important Bab al-Mandab strait since September.
Yemen's government has announced a major military operation against the Houthi militia. According to Rashad al-Alimi, member of the Presidential Leadership Council, the planned operations will cover all active front lines in the country. The aim of the offensive is to recapture all regions that are currently under militia control.
"Today I announce the start of military operations to reclaim the remaining territory of the republic and reassert state authority and institutions throughout the national territory," al-Alimi said in a televised speech. His announcement was broadcast by the pro-government television station Yemen TV.
The rival camps in Yemen have been engaged in heavy fighting for weeks. In September, the Houthi militia took control of Yemen's entire Red Sea coast in a lightning offensive, thereby gaining access to the important Bab al-Mandab strait.
Open Questions
- When exactly does the operation begin?
- What military support does the government receive?
