Yemen government announces general mobilization against Houthis after parliament approves Rashad al-Alimi’s request to counter escalation and protect sovereignty.
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The Yemen government general mobilization against Houthis has been officially approved after Yemen’s House of Representatives endorsed a request from Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Rashad al-Alimi. The decision, announced on September 28, is intended to respond to what the government describes as escalating actions by the Houthi movement and to protect citizens, the republican system and state sovereignty.
The internationally recognized Yemeni government announced the general mobilization through the country’s official SABA news agency. The House of Representatives held an expanded virtual meeting chaired by Speaker Sheikh Sultan al-Barakani and approved al-Alimi’s request.
Yemen Government General Mobilization Against Houthis
Under the decision, the Yemen government general mobilization against Houthis takes effect immediately following its announcement. It will remain in force until the circumstances that led to the decision are resolved, according to the Yemeni parliament.
The measure was introduced to counter what the government described as Houthi escalation in Yemen, protect citizens, defend the republican system and preserve the country’s sovereignty.
The parliamentary decision follows a call by Rashad al-Alimi for national mobilization. On September 25, al-Alimi urged Yemenis to support the country’s armed and security forces and contribute to defending state institutions.
Rashad al-Alimi Calls for National Mobilization
Rashad al-Alimi, Chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, had previously called for a broader mobilization in response to the conflict with the Houthis.
According to the official statement, the latest Yemen general mobilization 2026 decision is intended to strengthen national efforts against the Houthi movement while protecting the country’s constitutional and state institutions.
The move comes amid an escalation in fighting between government forces and the Houthis. Recent reporting has also documented the government’s efforts to encourage Houthi fighters to leave the movement and return to the government side under announced legal and constitutional procedures.
Yemen Parliament Approves Mobilization Decision
The Yemeni parliament approved the request during an expanded virtual session. The decision refers to Yemen’s constitutional and legal framework governing general mobilization and national defense.
Lawmakers also called on Yemen’s political forces to put aside their differences and coordinate their efforts in response to the current situation. The parliament reaffirmed the importance of cooperation with the Saudi-led Arab coalition, which supports Yemen’s internationally recognized government.
The lawmakers also expressed concern over attacks attributed to the Houthis and said that such actions posed risks to regional security and international peace.
Government Seeks Unity Against Houthi Escalation
The announcement of the Yemen government general mobilization against Houthis places emphasis on national unity and coordination among Yemen’s political and security forces.
The government has said the mobilization is not limited to military preparations. In remarks reported by SABA on September 28, al-Alimi described the mobilization as involving human, material and moral resources, alongside efforts to strengthen state institutions and the capabilities of the armed and security forces.
The latest decision represents another development in Yemen’s continuing conflict with the Ansar Allah (Houthi) movement. The government has stated that its objectives include protecting citizens, defending the republican system and maintaining Yemen’s sovereignty.
Yemen General Mobilization Takes Immediate Effect
The Yemen general mobilization 2026 decision became effective immediately after its announcement and will remain in place until the circumstances that prompted it are considered resolved.
The parliament has urged political forces to coordinate their efforts and work together in response to the escalation. The decision also emphasizes cooperation with the Saudi-led coalition.
For The Times of Russia, the announcement marks a significant new development in Yemen’s ongoing conflict, as the internationally recognized government seeks to organize a broader national response to the Houthi escalation.
The Yemen government general mobilization against Houthis now remains in effect until the stated conditions behind the decision cease to exist, according to the Yemeni parliament.
