Regained momentum sets Yemen government’s eyes on Houthis in the north

Al JazeeraCenterEN 6 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffJanuary 16, 2026 at 10:27 AM

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In January 2026, the Yemeni government, led by President Rashad al-Alimi, is aiming to regain control of the country from the Houthi rebels. After a decade of conflict hampered by internal divisions, the government has gained momentum following the collapse of the Southern Transitional Council (STC) in the south. The government established the Supreme Military Committee (SMC) on January 10th to unify anti-Houthi forces under a single command. The SMC intends to integrate all military units into the official Yemeni military. The government hopes this unified front will enable them to defeat the Houthis and reclaim all of Yemen.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Aden 40% Aidarous al-Zubaidi 40% Sanaa ×250% Saudi Arabia 50% Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) 60% Rashad al-Alimi 60% Supreme Military Committee (SMC) ×370% Yemen ×780% Southern Transitional Council (STC) ×480% Houthis ×490%

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houthis 90% yemen government 90% southern transitional council 70% conflict 70% military committee 70% unity 60% sanaa 50% presidential leadership council 50%