STANDARD POLITICAL UNVERIFIED

Yemeni Presidential Council denounces Houthis and offers amnesty to defectors

Sep 25, 2026 03:29 PM CT Sanaa, Yemen yemen, houthis, amnesty, political, recruitment, internal-conflict

Summary

The Yemeni Presidential Council has officially labeled the Houthis a terrorist militia and issued a call for citizens to join the national armed forces. Chairman Rashad al-Alimi announced a full amnesty program for Houthi members who defect and cease hostilities. This move signals an attempt by the internationally recognized government to undermine Houthi cohesion and recruit personnel, potentially affecting the proxy's operational capacity in the region.

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Yemen’s Presidential Council chairman, Rashad al-Alimi, also said that any Houthi terrorists who defect from the group and stop fighting will receive full amnesty.

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Houthis NEUTRAL

Labeled as a terrorist militia by the Yemeni Presidential Council; subject of an amnesty offer for defectors.

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