Southern Forces Redeploy West of Taiz

The Southern Armed Forces announced that “the confrontation with the Houthi militias is ongoing,” affirming their “unwavering commitment to defending the homeland, until the Houthi rebellion is ended, the state and its institutions are restored, and security and stability are achieved.”

In a statement issued today, the forces also clarified that they have begun relocating their troops from Dhobab Airport and the Bab al-Mandab area in western Taiz Governorate, as part of reorganizing their deployment in light of recent developments on the battlefronts, military buildups, and threats targeting the capital, Aden, and neighboring governorates, according to Al Arabiya Net.

The statement further emphasized the priority of securing Aden and adjacent governorates, reinforcing frontlines, and addressing existing threats, alongside continuing efforts to lift the siege on the city of Taiz and end the suffering of its residents caused by the blockade and the starvation policies imposed by the militias.

In the same context, Major General Majid Abdullah Al-Nazili, the official spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces, stated that “the statement issued by the Southern Armed Forces represents a continuation of national positions supporting the protection of the temporary capital, Aden, and the southern governorates.” He noted that “lifting the siege on Taiz Governorate is a highly significant national stage and a national and moral responsibility aimed at ending the threats posed by the Houthi militia.”

He also stressed that “the Armed Forces stand united to protect the Yemeni people and counter the threats of the Houthi militia,” reaffirming the “continuation of the (Yemen Dawn) operation until its objectives are achieved and the threat posed by the militia is eliminated.” He emphasized the “continuation of military and national efforts to defend Yemen, its security, and its stability.”