Thousands Rally in Taiz Backing Yemen’s Leadership Council
TAIZ_Thousands of people gathered in Yemen’s city of Taiz on Thursday in support of the country’s Presidential Leadership Council, calling for an end to the Houthi siege of the city and expressing backing for government efforts to restore state institutions, according to organizers.
The demonstration drew participants from political parties, civil society organizations and local community leaders, with marchers carrying Yemeni flags and chanting slogans in support of Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi.
The rally took place against the backdrop of worsening economic and security conditions across Yemen, where years of conflict have strained public services and humanitarian conditions.
Participants said Taiz would remain opposed to what they described as the Iranian-backed Houthi project and urged political and military forces to unite behind the internationally recognized leadership and the country’s armed forces.
Demonstrators also expressed support for the government’s decision to resume oil exports, saying the move would help finance essential public services and enable the payment of civil servants’ salaries.
The protesters condemned what they described as Iranian interference in Yemen through support for the Houthis, arguing that such actions threaten regional stability and international maritime navigation.
The rally also praised Saudi Arabia for its financial assistance, humanitarian aid and infrastructure support aimed at easing the humanitarian situation in Taiz and other parts of Yemen.
Taiz, one of Yemen’s largest cities, has remained under a Houthi siege since 2015. The restrictions have severely affected the movement of people and goods, making the city one of the areas most heavily impacted by Yemen’s prolonged conflict.
The demonstration underscored continuing political divisions in Yemen as the internationally recognized government seeks to consolidate support while conflict with the Houthis continues amid broader regional tensions.
