Yemen’s president sacks ministers and officers in attempt to turn tide of war
Summary
Yemen’s internationally recognized government has replaced ministers and military commanders after Houthi forces captured territory and advanced toward Taiz. The reshuffle adds southern figures to the government and gives a new general responsibility for coordinating forces and lifting the siege of Taiz, amid divisions among pro-government forces.Key Facts
- The government launched a counteroffensive on October 5, but it failed to regain territory from the Houthis.
- Taiz, Yemen’s third-largest city, has been under a four-week siege, and fighting has moved into the mountains around the city.
- Reuters reported that Houthi forces were about 37 miles (60 kilometers) from Aden, the government’s nominal seat.
- President Rashad al-Alimi replaced information minister Muammar al-Eryani with Salem al-Awlaki, a former Southern Transitional Council spokesperson.
- Al-Alimi also appointed southerners to local administration and civil service ministerial posts and named new leaders for several transport-related bodies.
- The president removed commanders Yusuf al-Sharaji and Abu Bakr al-Jabouli after government forces lost areas on fronts they oversaw.
- Maj Gen Rashad al-Yousfi was assigned to coordinate forces and work to lift the siege of Taiz.
- The article reports tensions among government-aligned forces, including accusations of treason following heavy losses by the Saudi-funded Homeland Shield Forces.
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