Yemeni defense minister: Sanaa will be secured within set timeframe
Yemen’s defense minister says Sanaa will be brought under control as scheduled, stressing commitment to international law amid Houthi use of human shields.
Key Takeaways
AIYemeni Defense Minister Lt. Gen. Taher Al-Aqili said that Sanaa will be brought under control within the timeframe set by the political leadership.
He added that the government remains committed to the principles of international law, while the Houthis use civilians as human shields. He also noted that government forces have achieved full control on the Al-Wazi'iyah fronts.
President Rashad Mohammed Al-Alimi, Chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, affirmed that the armed forces’ battle requires a unified political, popular, and media front. He called for legitimate efforts to boost public morale, strengthen confidence in the state, counter misinformation, and prevent militias from turning temporary field developments into political or psychological gains.