# Yemen’s government reshuffles ministers and commanders after Houthi gains

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/yemens-president-sacks-ministers-and-officers-in-attempt-to-turn-tide-of-war/
- Published: 2026-11-05T13:47:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T14:28:59+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/nov/05/yemen-president-sacks-ministers-and-officers-houthis
- Topics: Geopolitics, Government, Politics, World

## Key points

- Yemen’s government has reshuffled ministers and commanders after battlefield setbacks.
- Houthi forces were reported about 37 miles from Aden.
- A new commander has been tasked with lifting Taiz’s four-week siege.

## Summary

Yemen’s internationally recognised government has dismissed ministers and military commanders as it tries to respond to Houthi advances, regain lost territory and lift the siege of Taiz. The changes also appear intended to address demands from southern Yemenis for greater representation, as the government relies on southern forces to hold back the Houthis.

A counteroffensive launched on 5 October has failed, and fighting has left thousands dead; Houthi forces were reported to be about 37 miles (60km) from Aden. President Rashad al-Alimi replaced information minister Muammar al-Eryani with Salem al-Awlaki, a former Southern Transitional Council spokesperson, appointed other southerners to ministerial posts and replaced commanders blamed for setbacks. Maj Gen Rashad al-Yousfi was given responsibility for lifting the four-week siege of Taiz, amid tensions between rival government-aligned forces and continued disputes over southern autonomy.

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