Yemen's Government Regains Momentum, Eyes Houthis in North
A decade into the ongoing war between Yemen's government and Houthi rebels, the tide has finally turned in favor of the government. The formation of a new Supreme Military Committee (SMC), led by President Rashad al-Alimi, marks a significant shift in the conflict.
According to Naef, a nine-year veteran of the government army in southern Yemen, the SMC is a game-changer. "I am optimistic today as the government has revived some of its power in southern Yemen," he said. The soldier believes that the formation of an inclusive military committee will boost morale and pave the way for a powerful government comeback.
The SMC's goal is to oversee all anti-Houthi military units and integrate them into the official Yemeni military, under one command. Naef sees this as a crucial step towards defeating the Houthis and reclaiming all of Yemen.
However, not everyone shares Naef's optimism. Houthi supporters in northern Yemen are concerned that the SMC is an attempt to organize proxies in the south, which will deepen the south's subjugation to Saudi Arabia.
Hamza Abdu, a 24-year-old Houthi supporter, described the new military committee as "an attempt to organise the proxies in the south" and warned that it may entice anti-Houthi forces to attack the north, leading to a new destructive war. Aziz Rashid, a pro-Houthi military expert, believed that the SMC will not alter the status quo and that any future confrontation with the Houthis will only serve the agendas of external powers.
Despite these concerns, some experts believe that the formation of the SMC presents an opportunity for Yemen to achieve peace. Adel Dashela, a Yemeni researcher, said that if the SMC can provide security and stability in territory under its control, it may also be able to improve the lives of Yemenis living there – and put itself in a stronger position in any negotiations with the Houthis.
For many ordinary citizens like Fawaz Ahmed, the establishment of a military committee is a welcome development. He hopes that the SMC will bring an end to the presence of armed groups in Aden and other southern cities, bringing law and order to the area.
The government's renewed momentum has been boosted by recent successes against separatist forces in southern Yemen. The UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) was routed in a matter of days, sending a powerful message to the Houthis in the north.
Iran is undergoing a massive crisis, which may weaken its Houthi proxy and create an opportunity for the Yemeni government to shift the battle to the Houthis in the north. The popular rage against the group is growing, fueled by economic and governance issues in areas under their control.
As the conflict rages on, one thing is clear: defeating the Houthis will be easier said than done. But with the formation of the SMC, Yemen's government may finally have the momentum it needs to reclaim its territory and bring peace to the war-torn country.
A decade into the ongoing war between Yemen's government and Houthi rebels, the tide has finally turned in favor of the government. The formation of a new Supreme Military Committee (SMC), led by President Rashad al-Alimi, marks a significant shift in the conflict.
According to Naef, a nine-year veteran of the government army in southern Yemen, the SMC is a game-changer. "I am optimistic today as the government has revived some of its power in southern Yemen," he said. The soldier believes that the formation of an inclusive military committee will boost morale and pave the way for a powerful government comeback.
The SMC's goal is to oversee all anti-Houthi military units and integrate them into the official Yemeni military, under one command. Naef sees this as a crucial step towards defeating the Houthis and reclaiming all of Yemen.
However, not everyone shares Naef's optimism. Houthi supporters in northern Yemen are concerned that the SMC is an attempt to organize proxies in the south, which will deepen the south's subjugation to Saudi Arabia.
Hamza Abdu, a 24-year-old Houthi supporter, described the new military committee as "an attempt to organise the proxies in the south" and warned that it may entice anti-Houthi forces to attack the north, leading to a new destructive war. Aziz Rashid, a pro-Houthi military expert, believed that the SMC will not alter the status quo and that any future confrontation with the Houthis will only serve the agendas of external powers.
Despite these concerns, some experts believe that the formation of the SMC presents an opportunity for Yemen to achieve peace. Adel Dashela, a Yemeni researcher, said that if the SMC can provide security and stability in territory under its control, it may also be able to improve the lives of Yemenis living there – and put itself in a stronger position in any negotiations with the Houthis.
For many ordinary citizens like Fawaz Ahmed, the establishment of a military committee is a welcome development. He hopes that the SMC will bring an end to the presence of armed groups in Aden and other southern cities, bringing law and order to the area.
The government's renewed momentum has been boosted by recent successes against separatist forces in southern Yemen. The UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) was routed in a matter of days, sending a powerful message to the Houthis in the north.
Iran is undergoing a massive crisis, which may weaken its Houthi proxy and create an opportunity for the Yemeni government to shift the battle to the Houthis in the north. The popular rage against the group is growing, fueled by economic and governance issues in areas under their control.
As the conflict rages on, one thing is clear: defeating the Houthis will be easier said than done. But with the formation of the SMC, Yemen's government may finally have the momentum it needs to reclaim its territory and bring peace to the war-torn country.
meanwhile south yemen is over the moon cuz they finally got a chance 2 take back control, been waiting 4eva! 
just heard about the new Supreme Military Committee in Yemen and I gotta say, I'm kinda optimistic about this one 
. A decade into the war, it's time for a change 
. The formation of an inclusive committee could be a game-changer 
. No more proxies, no more external powers getting involved – just the government taking control 
. Of course, there are still those who think it's all about Saudi Arabia 
, but I think this is Yemen's chance to take back its power and bring peace to the country 
!
with everyone who thinks this is a good thing for Yemen... I mean, what about the civilians caught in the crossfire? The SMC's goal of integrating all anti-Houthi forces sounds like just another way to further entrench Saudi Arabia's influence in the country 
. And let's not forget, the Houthis are already facing economic and governance issues in areas they control - is this really a solution for Yemenis living under their "rule"? I don't think so... We should be worried about the potential for more violence and instability, not celebrating a government comeback 
I mean, the government is kinda getting its act together for once... they're trying to organize their military and take back some territory from the Houthis. It's like they finally figured out that just sitting around doing nothing wasn't gonna get them anywhere... 
The new military committee could be the key to ending the war 
. It's about time someone took charge 
. I'm not sure what's going on with Iran, but if it helps, that's awesome 
. Maybe this is the start of something good? 
. i think the gov's got this one, tho - a new supreme military committee is def a good move 
. maybe now they can get that stupid stc outta southern yemen for good 
. The new Supreme Military Committee is supposed to be a game-changer but I don't know if people are buying it. I mean, if it's just gonna lead to more conflict and suffering for civilians, then what's the point? We need to see some real change here.
and I'm still trying to wrap my head around it. The thing that really got me is how the government's success against separatist forces in southern Yemen could be seen as a game-changer, but at the same time, some people are worried about the SMC organizing proxies in the south? It sounds like they're creating a power vacuum and potentially making things worse.
. If they can use this momentum to push forward towards a peaceful resolution, that would be amazing.
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is everyone else sleeping? apparently theres a new military committee formed in yemen that might actually work lol. i dont know whats going on with all these proxy forces but if it means less fighting for the Yemenis then id be down 
Either way, I guess it's good for us, as Yemenis, to have some hope that things might actually get better 
. And can we talk about how nice it is to see someone, like Fawaz Ahmed, expressing optimism about the future of their country? It's all about perspective, right? 
I'm low-key hyped about this new development in Yemen! The formation of a Supreme Military Committee could be a game-changer, IMO 
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. Those Houthi supporters are looking out for their own interests, and if this new military committee is just gonna entice them to attack, it could escalate things 
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. I'm rooting for peace in Yemen 
! It feels like a weight has been lifted off their shoulders after years of brutal fighting. The new Supreme Military Committee is a game-changer, I know some people are worried it's gonna lead to more conflict but honestly I think it's a step in the right direction. If they can bring stability and security to areas under their control, that's a major win! It's not like the Houthis have been winning lately, what with Iran being a mess and all... 
with my friends last week, we drove through this beautiful coastal town in California and it was literally stunning 
I mean, have you ever seen a sunset over the ocean? It's like nothing else matters in that moment... anyway, I was thinking, what if Yemen just got out of all these conflicts and started fresh? 