Yemen in January 2026: the most important developments in politics
Yemen's political leadership changed in January 2026. On 15 January the prime minister resigned, and the Presidential Leadership Council appointed the foreign minister as his successor. The council also removed the last member loyal to the Southern Transitional Council from its ranks.
The UN envoy for Yemen held talks in Saudi Arabia aimed at creating conditions for peace, while China called for political dialogue to resolve the conflict. The Houthi movement, Ansarullah, linked the United States and Israel to recent unrest in Iran, citing Tehran's defiance of Western powers. A diplomatic dispute between Somalia and the United Arab Emirates was reported to be connected to Israel's recognition of Somaliland and the conflict in Yemen.
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary
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