Yemen's Al-Alimi orders firm response to Shabwa attack on recruits, pledges support for victims' families

Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Rashad Mohammed Al-Alimi has ordered measures in response to the attack targeting a line of new recruits in Shabwa province, which resulted in deaths and injuries. He also directed that medical care be provided to the wounded, and that the families of those killed receive support, including the completion of administrative procedures and payment of their salaries.

Al-Alimi's directives came during a call with Shabwa Governor Awad bin Al-Wazir, in which he was briefed on the latest developments in the province, particularly the attack, which he attributed to Houthi militias and said targeted new recruits from across the country.

Al-Alimi stated that the targeting of recruits reflects, in his words, the Houthis' resort to terrorist attacks whenever they face pressure or their plans—described as destructive and backed by the Iranian regime—are thwarted.

The Presidential Leadership Council chairman expressed his condolences to the families of those killed and wished the wounded a speedy recovery. He stressed that such attacks would not deter the state from fulfilling its responsibilities to protect citizens and restore national institutions.

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Al-Alimi affirmed that the blood of the fallen would not be in vain, emphasizing that supporting their families and honoring their sacrifices is a duty that must be upheld.