Yemeni Parliament Approves General Mobilization Declaration Against Houthi Militia
The Yemeni Parliament approved President Al-Maqdishi's request to declare general mobilization to protect the state from the Houthis, with support from the Arab Coalition.
Translated by Qiyas from سرمد — Original source
(KUNA) — The Yemeni Parliament approved on Monday the request of Rashad al-Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council, to declare a general mobilization to counter the escalation by the Houthi militia, protect citizens, defend the republican system and constitutional legitimacy, and safeguard the state’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The state-run Yemeni News Agency (Saba) reported that the decision was made during an expanded session of the Council, held via video conference and chaired by Council Chairman Sultan al-Barakani, to discuss al-Alimi’s memorandum. Al-Alimi, who also serves as the Supreme Commander of the Yemeni Armed Forces, sought approval for the general mobilization to address the Houthi escalation, protect citizens, defend the republican system and constitutional legitimacy, and preserve the state’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, in light of the national and constitutional responsibilities imposed by the current phase.
The Council resolved to implement the general mobilization in accordance with the Constitution, the decision on the transfer of power, and relevant laws concerning the general reserve, the National Defense Council, and civil defense. The decision will take effect from the date of its announcement and will remain in force until the circumstances prompting it cease to exist.
The Council emphasized that the approval of the general mobilization comes amid the dangers facing the country due to the war waged by the Houthi militias, which pose a threat to the lives, security, and stability of citizens, as well as to the unity of the country, its republican system, and its constitutional order.
It stressed the importance of national unity, overcoming differences, and working in full coordination with the Arab Coalition led by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, while commending the support of the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen and its backing of efforts to restore the state and end the Houthi coup.
Earlier, on Thursday evening, on the eve of the 64th anniversary of the September 26 Revolution, Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Rashad al-Alimi called in a speech for a general mobilization and national call-up to confront the Houthi militia. He also announced a general amnesty for anyone who chooses to abandon the Houthi militias, cease fighting in their ranks, or work in their favor.
