Presidential Leadership Council
The Presidential Leadership Council (Arabic: مجلس القيادة الرئاسي) is the executive body of Yemen, formed in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia by a presidential decree on 7 April 2022, to seek a "comprehensive political solution" to the Yemeni civil war. It is headed by Rashad Muhammad Al-Alimi and has a membership of eight members.[1][2] All the powers of the president and vice president have been transferred to this council.
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| Formed | 7 April 2022 |
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| Jurisdiction | Yemen |
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Members
- Rashad al-Alimi (chairman), a former adviser to President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi.
- Tareq Saleh (deputy chairman), he is a Yemeni military commander and the nephew of the late President Ali Abdullah Saleh. He is the leader of National Resistance.
- Sultan Ali al-Arada (member), he is considered one of the most prominent tribal and military figures and is also governor of Marib Governorate. He is a member of the Al-Islah party.
- Abed al-Rahman Abu Zara’a (member), he is known among Yemenis as Abu Zara'a Al Muharrami, he also leads the UAE-backed Southern Movement's Giants Brigades. He is a known to be a Salafist.
- Abdullah al-Alimi Bawazeer (member), he is considered one of President Hadi’s inner circle. He also is a member of the Al-Islah party.
- Othman Hussein Megali (member), he is a lawmaker and one of the tribal leaders in Sa'dah, the main stronghold of the Houthis.
- Aidarus al-Zoubaidi (member), he is the current president and commander of the Southern Transitional Council and the de facto leader of the Southern Movement in Yemen.
- Faraj Salmin al-Bahsani (member), he is currently the governor of Hadramaut and is also a major general commanding the second military region that operates in the province. [1]
References
- Salem, Mostafa; Kolirin, Lianne (7 April 2022). "Hopes of peace in Yemen as President hands power to new presidential council". CNN. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
- Ghobari, Mohamed (7 April 2022). "Yemen president sacks deputy, delegates presidential powers to council". Reuters. Aden. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
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