Yemeni President: 'Yemen Dawn' Operation Continues to End Houthi Militia Coup and Restore State

Aden, October 13 (KUNA) -- Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Rashad al-Alimi affirmed on Tuesday that the “Yemen Dawn” operation is progressing toward ending the Houthi militia’s coup, restoring state institutions, and centralizing weapons and decisions on war and peace within constitutional bodies, stressing that the decision is binding and irreversible.

In a message to the Yemeni people on the eve of the 63rd anniversary of the October 14 Revolution, al-Alimi stated that the armed forces have performed well since the launch of the operation, and that temporary tactical changes will not deter the state from continuing its efforts to eliminate the militia threat, with the support of brotherly and friendly nations.

He added that the Houthi threat is not confined to a specific area but affects the security, freedom, and future of Yemenis in both the north and the south. He clarified that developments in Taiz and Marib are linked to the security of Aden, Hadhramaut, and other governorates, and that safeguarding the security and stability of the south and protecting the rights of its people is part of the national responsibility.

Al-Alimi explained that the launch of the “Yemen Dawn” operation came after diplomatic de-escalation efforts were exhausted and the Houthi militias insisted on continuing the war, expanding their attacks on cities, villages, neighboring countries, and international waterways.

He emphasized that the operation aims to restore state institutions, protect citizens, end the coup, and return weapons and the authority to decide on war and peace exclusively to the state, thereby ensuring the rule of law and preventing armed groups from usurping the people’s will or threatening the security of neighboring countries and international navigation.

He praised the sacrifices made by the people of the southern governorates in defense of the state and the republican system, and highlighted the role played by Aden and the southern governorates in repelling the Houthi militias. He commended the efforts of the “Giants” forces, the “National Shield” forces, military and security units, and popular resistance in supporting the besieged Taiz governorate.

Regarding Taiz, al-Alimi affirmed that the state will continue to mobilize all its capabilities to protect the governorate, reopen its roads, and alleviate the suffering of its residents, expressing confidence in the resilience of its people and the determination of the armed forces, security agencies, and popular resistance.

He announced directives issued to the government, local authorities, and relevant agencies to mobilize available resources to respond to urgent humanitarian needs in Taiz, providing food, medicine, assistance to displaced persons and affected families, and ensuring the delivery of supplies and the opening of vital roads.

He addressed citizens in areas under Houthi militia control by force, affirming that they are not targets of the “Yemen Dawn” operation, and that their security, rights, and dignity are among its primary objectives. He called on them to protect their children from recruitment campaigns, avoid being drawn into the militias’ wars, stay away from military sites and combat zones, and take advantage of the decision on safe return and announced amnesty in accordance with legal regulations.

Al-Alimi condemned the Houthi militias’ attacks on Saudi Arabia, particularly the assault on King Khalid International Airport that resulted in casualties and injuries among civilians and pilgrims of various nationalities, as well as attacks on civilian and vital facilities that threatened the security of holy sites.

He stressed that the security and stability of the Kingdom are closely linked to Yemen’s security and the interests of its citizens, and that attacks on the Kingdom’s security and civilian infrastructure constitute an attack on the vital interests of the Yemeni people and regional stability.

He reiterated his gratitude to Saudi Arabia and its leadership for their supportive stance toward the Yemeni people, national institutions, and armed and security forces. He commended Saudi support for state institutions, the national economy, the general budget, the continuity of services and salaries, relief for those affected, mine clearance, rehabilitation of facilities, and the implementation of development and reconstruction projects.

He emphasized that the historical responsibility extends beyond merely ending the war to addressing its root causes and building a state in which weapons are not used as a means to impose facts by force, and in which neither the will of an individual nor that of a group supersedes the will of the people and the rule of law. (End) S N S / R J