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Yemen Appoints New PM Amid Political Shifts and Southern Tensions

Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council has appointed Foreign Minister Shaya Mohsen al-Zindani as the country's new prime minister, tasking him with forming a new government. The move follows the acceptance of former PM Salem Bin Buraik's resignation, who was reassigned as an advisor. The council also replaced two members affiliated with the Southern Transitional Council, reflecting ongoing political realignments. These developments occur against the backdrop of Yemen's prolonged conflict and severe humanitarian crisis.

Key Points: Yemen PLC Appoints Al-Zindani as New Prime Minister

  • New PM appointed
  • Caretaker government continues
  • PLC replaces STC members
  • Tensions in southern Yemen
  • Ongoing humanitarian crisis
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Yemen PLC appoints Foreign Minister al-Zindani as new Prime Minister

Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council names Foreign Minister Shaya al-Zindani as new PM, tasked with forming a government amid ongoing conflict.

"tasked al-Zindani with forming a new government in accordance with Yemen's constitution - Xinhua citing Saba News"

Sanaa, January 16

Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council on Thursday appointed its Foreign Minister Shaya Mohsen al-Zindani as the country's new prime minister, following the approval of the resignation of Salem Bin Buraik, Xinhua reported, citing the state-run Saba News Agency.

According to Xinhua, citing Saba, at a meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the PLC tasked al-Zindani with forming a new government in accordance with Yemen's constitution and relevant laws. Bin Buraik was appointed as advisor to PLC President Rashad al-Alimi on financial and economic affairs.

Al-Alimi also issued a decree appointing Al-Zandani as the country's new Prime Minister and tasking him with forming a new cabinet.

According to the decree, Al-Alimi formalised the appointment in line with Yemen's Constitution, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Initiative, and the 2022 Declaration of Transfer of Power.

Under the decree, the current government will remain in a caretaker capacity, excluding appointments and dismissals, until the new cabinet is formed.

The decree also stipulates that it comes into force from the date of issuance and will be published in Yemen's Official Gazette.

The appointments come amid the PLC's efforts to strengthen state institutions and advance political reforms, as Yemen continues to face prolonged economic and humanitarian challenges stemming from years of conflict.

Earlier on Thursday, the PLC also replaced two members affiliated with the pro-secession Southern Transitional Council (STC), appointing former Defence Minister Mahmoud al-Subaihi and Hadramout Governor Salem al-Khanbashi, according to Xinhua, citing Saba.

The move follows escalating tensions in southern Yemen in December 2025, when STC forces seized parts of Hadramout and Al-Mahrah, prompting Saudi airstrikes that forced the group to withdraw.

The STC's remaining territory, including its seat in Yemen's Aden, was lost by early January. A dispute over the group's future arose after an STC delegation in Riyadh announced its intention to dissolve.

However, the STC's spokesperson, Anwar Al-Tamimi and senior officials rejected the announcement as "null and void", insisting the STC remains legitimate and operational, Xinhua reported.

Yemen has been engulfed in conflict since 2014, when Iran-aligned Houthis seized the capital, Sanaa. A Saudi-led coalition intervened in 2015 in support of the government, but the ongoing war has created one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.

- ANI

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Priya S
The internal conflicts and the STC situation sound so complex. It's sad that ordinary citizens are caught in this. India has a large diaspora in the Gulf, stability in Yemen is crucial for regional peace which affects us too. 🙏
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Aman W
Reading about the Saudi airstrikes and the power struggles... it's a proxy war zone. India's position of neutrality and calling for dialogue is the right approach. We shouldn't get drawn into these Middle Eastern conflicts directly.
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Sarah B
The humanitarian crisis is heartbreaking. While the political appointments are news, the real story is the millions facing hunger. Hope the new PM prioritizes getting aid to people. The world, including India, needs to keep focus on that.
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Vikram M
The article mentions the GCC Initiative. India has strong ties with Gulf nations. Maybe there's a role for quiet diplomacy from New Delhi to support a lasting political solution. Our foreign policy should be proactive here.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, I feel our media gives very little depth to such complex foreign stories. We get the basic 'X said Y' report from news agencies, but not enough analysis on what it means for India's interests in the Arabian Sea region.

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