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Houthi Conditions, US Pressure ahead of Expected Extension of Yemen Truce

Oman and the United States are continuing their efforts to extend the nationwide truce in Yemen for a second time. United Nations envoy Hans Grundberg is expected to receive on Tuesday the legitimate government and the Iran-backed Houthi militias’ agreement to the extension. The ceasefire ends on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the…

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Yemen’s Cabinet Reshuffle Includes 4 Portfolios

The Head of the Presidential Leadership Council in Yemen, Rashad al-Alimi, replaced four ministers in the internationally recognized cabinet, including defense and energy ministers. Alimi appointed Lieutenant-General Mohsen al-Daeri as defense minister and Said al-Shamasi as energy minister.

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Yemen's Al-Alimi Wages War of 'Patience,' Services; Replaces Polarization with Harmony

The image of chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) Dr. Rashad al-Alimi shaking hands with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on April 7 presented strong motivation to the Council, which assumed power on that same night. Talking about the PLC's achievements in its first 100 days in…

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Taiz Residents Protest Extension of Yemen Truce amid Ongoing Houthi Siege

Thousands of Yemenis took to the streets of Taiz city on Tuesday to protest against the extension of the UN-sponsored truce that ends on August 2 amid the ongoing siege by the Iran-backed Houthi militias on their city. Europe and the United States are hoping to extend the ceasefire for…

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Yemen Satisfied with Jeddah Summit Outcomes, Gov’t Urges Pressure on Houthis

Yemeni authorities have voiced their satisfaction towards the outcomes of the Jeddah Summit, but warned that the track of a much-needed peace to alleviate the suffering of Yemenis is still held hostage by the Houthis and their lack of commitment. According to the Yemeni government, added pressure from the international…

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Al-Alimi Urges Pressure on Houthis, Blinken Describes Yemeni Leadership as Bold

Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) Dr.

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Head of Yemeni Leadership Council in Jeddah amid Reports of Upcoming Meeting with Biden

The head of the Yemeni Leadership Council, Rashad Al-Alimi, headed to Jeddah on Thursday to hold high-level consultations, ahead of the Arab-US summit on Saturday, which will be held in the presence of the leaders of Saudi Arabia, the Gulf States, Egypt and Jordan, the official Yemeni media reported. Yemeni…

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Yemenis Hail Announcement on Accelerating Aid from Saudi Arabia, UAE

Yemenis welcomed the announcement that aid from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates will be accelerated to the war-torn country. The aid, worth around 3.3 billion dollars, will improve services, most notably electricity, water and transportation, and boost the economy and local currency. Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership…

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Saudi Arabia Announces Development Projects in Yemen Worth $600 Mln

Saudi Arabia announced on Thursday a number of vital development projects that will be implemented in Yemen, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen will implement 17 projects, worth $400 million, that cover six sectors, including energy, transportation, education, water, health, and building state…

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Head of PLC to Discuss with Grundberg Houthi Rejection to Open Taiz Crossings

The UN envoy to Yemen, Hans Grundberg, will meet in Riyadh Monday with the Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) in Yemen Rashad al-Alimi to discuss the Houthi militias' refusal to open the Taiz crossings, according to well-informed sources. The sources revealed that the government team concerned with opening…

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Yemeni PLC Concludes Regional Tour for Gathering Support in Doha

Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) concluded a regional tour that took it to each of Kuwait, Bahrain, Egypt and Qatar to attract economic and political support. The President of the PLC on Wednesday arrived in the Qatari capital, Doha, the last stop on his trip. Dr.

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Qatar Underlines Support for Political Consensus in Yemen

Qatar has affirmed its keenness to support the political consensus in Yemen and alleviate the suffering of the people. Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received on Thursday Dr.

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Al-Alimi Heads to Doha to Garner Political, Economic Support

Head of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi is expected to arrive in the Qatari capital Doha on Wednesday to hold official talks with Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and senior officials to garner political and economic support for his country. This is the first visit…

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Al-Alimi Calls for Saving Yemen from Iran’s Agenda

Yemen’s Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) Rashad al-Alimi has called for backing his country in restoring state institutions and ending the Houthi-led insurgency. Al-Alimi arrived with five PLC members in Cairo.

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Head of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council Meets Arab League Representatives in Cairo

Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Rashad al-Alimi praised the Arab League for its support to Yemen's efforts in restoring its state and ending the coup by the Iran-backed Houthi militias. Al-Alimi made his remarks before a plenary session of the Arab League Council at the level of representatives,…

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Egypt Says Committed to Supporting Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council

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Al-Alimi Kicks off 1st Foreign Tour Since Formation of Yemen's Presidential Council

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Two months in, Yemen presidential council still faces uphill task

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Yemen Presidential Council Forms Security, Military Committee

The Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council announced on Monday the formation of a joint security and military committee. Veteran military official Haitham Qassem Taher was named as head of the 59-member committee. The formation of the body is part of the Council's efforts to consolidate its authority and efforts to unify…

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Draft Rules Prepared for PLC Work in Yemen

The committee tasked with preparing the work rules for Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) and its affiliated bodies has completed the preparation of a final draft that it will submit to Rashad Al-Alimi, PLC Chairman, to make final observations before presenting it to parliament for approval. Ahmed Attia, a member…

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Yemeni Presidential Council Asserts Need to Improve Services, Living Conditions

President of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) Rashad al-Alimi stressed the need for the government to carry out its duties and implement financial and administrative reforms, according to official sources. Saba news agency reported that Alimi and his deputies reviewed the government plans on the country's economic and financial…

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Saudi Leadership Congratulates Yemen's Presidential Council on Unification Day

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, congratulated on Saturday Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council on the occasion of the country's Unification Day. In separate cables to the Council's Chairman, Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi, they wished…

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UN Envoy Overcomes the Obstacle of Houthi Travel Documents from Sanaa

The UN envoy to Yemen, Hans Grundberg, has succeeded in overcoming the obstacle of Houthi travel documents, which prevented the resumption of commercial flights from Sanaa airport, just two weeks before the two-month ceasefire ends. The Envoy gained the legitimate government's approval to travel documents issued in Sanaa and the…

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Grundberg in Aden to Consolidate Yemen Truce amid Mounting Houthi Violations

United Nations envoy to Yemen Hans Grundberg arrived in the interim capital Aden on Tuesday as part of his efforts to consolidate the two-month truce in the country. He met with Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council Rashad al-Alimi, who stressed the importance of implementing all articles of the truce…

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Yemen: New presidential council aims to show it represents change

With a truce largely holding, the council has been able to present itself as working towards a diplomatic solution.

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