Yemen Supreme Military Committee 2026: A Unified Shield Against Houthi Control
Yemen's government establishes the Supreme Military Committee in January 2026, marking a pivotal shift toward military unification against Houthi rebels.
The guns haven't gone silent, but for the first time in a decade, they're pointing in the same direction. Yemen's fragmented anti-Houthi coalition is finally moving under a single banner.
According to Al Jazeera, the UN-recognized Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) established the Supreme Military Committee (SMC) on January 10, 2026. This move aims to integrate all anti-Houthi units—including previously rogue militias—into the official military command under President Rashad al-Alimi.
Yemen Supreme Military Committee 2026: Strategic Unification
The formation of the SMC follows a significant shift in southern Yemen. The separatist Southern Transitional Council (STC), which long vied for control against the central government, has seen its influence crumble. With Saudi Arabia's backing, pro-government forces have reclaimed key territories, forcing the STC to dissolve its independent structures.
Defiance in the North and Geopolitical Stakes
In Sanaa, the Iran-backed Houthis remain defiant. Pro-Houthi experts argue that the SMC is merely a 'reorganization of foreign proxies.' However, the underlying fear is palpable: if the government successfully integrates its forces, the long-standing stalemate could erupt into a renewed offensive to reclaim the northwestern regions.
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