The Yemeni Ministry of Defense Launches General Mobilization and Reinforces Readiness to Face the Houthis

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The Ministry of Defense and the General Staff of the Yemeni Armed Forces announced on Saturday the commencement of practical procedures to implement the decision for general mobilization and community alert, in accordance with the directives of the President of the Presidential Leadership Council.

The announcement came during an extensive meeting held in the city of Aden, chaired by Minister of Defense Taher Al-Aqili, with the participation of the Chief of General Staff Saghir bin Aziz via video conference, where the meeting approved the activation of human mobilization paths and reserves and the organization of reception centers for field reinforcement.

The Yemeni military leadership confirmed that the general mobilization represents an organizational step to enhance the efficiency of the armed forces and unify efforts and institutions to regain areas under the control of the Houthi group, appreciating the financial and military support provided by the Coalition to Support Legitimacy led by Saudi Arabia.

During the meeting, the Yemeni Minister of Defense announced the practical measures to implement the decision for general mobilization and alert, activating the paths for human mobilization and reserves, organizing reception centers, and assigning various entities to begin executing the tasks entrusted to them.

The Chief of Staff of the Yemeni Army confirmed that the declaration of general mobilization represents a national decision that necessitates an organized transition to the highest levels of readiness, unifying efforts and resources, enhancing the efficiency of the armed forces, and strengthening their ability to perform their constitutional and legal duties. He emphasized the need to complete the inventory of forces, means, and requirements, and to organize the processes of summons and reinforcement according to legal frameworks while maintaining the leadership and administrative hierarchy, accuracy of information, and speed of response.