In a move that underscores the deepening political challenges facing Yemen’s internationally recognized government, Prime Minister Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak announced his resignation on Saturday, citing mounting difficulties and governance deadlock.
Mubarak, who stepped into the role in February 2024 after previously serving as Yemen’s foreign minister, said he faced numerous obstacles, including the inability to implement a long-awaited cabinet reshuffle.
According to government insiders, his request to dismiss 12 ministers was rejected by Rashad Al-Alimi, the head of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council—triggering a power struggle that culminated in Mubarak’s departure.
Government sources revealed to Reuters that Finance Minister Salem Saleh Bin Braik is expected to take over the role of prime minister.
READ ALSO: India Bans Imports and Pakistani Ships Amid Escalating Tensions Over Kashmir Attack
Mubarak has long been a prominent figure in Yemen’s turbulent political landscape. He rose to national attention in 2015 when he was kidnapped by the Iran-backed Houthi militia while serving as chief of staff to then-President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi. His resignation now comes at a critical moment, as the country remains mired in conflict and external pressures mount.
His exit also coincides with the U.S. ramping up its military campaign in Yemen. In recent weeks, American airstrikes targeting Houthi military infrastructure have intensified in an effort to deter the group from attacking commercial vessels in the Red Sea.
READ ALSO: Australia Election: Albanese’s Labor Party Set to Retain Power
These strikes mark the largest U.S. military action in the Middle East since President Donald Trump assumed office, signaling Washington’s growing concern over regional stability and maritime security.
Yemen’s civil war, now in its second decade, has devastated the nation. The conflict began in 2014 when the Houthis seized the capital, Sanaa, forcing the internationally recognized government to relocate to the southern port city of Aden. Today, the Houthi rebels control most of Yemen’s territory, including major population centers in the north and west.
As the political leadership continues to shift and the international community intensifies its involvement, Yemen’s path to peace remains fraught with uncertainty. The resignation of Prime Minister Mubarak adds another layer of complexity to a nation already grappling with war, displacement, and humanitarian catastrophe.
Discover more from Scoop Hub
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.