The Consultative and Reconciliation Authority announces the approval of a media charter to enhance consensus and support efforts against the Houthi militia.

Media Charter Announcement

The Consultation and Reconciliation Authority announced the completion of a media charter that unites political parties, forces, and social components in prioritizing the confrontation of the Houthi rebellion. This charter aims to strengthen internal cohesion and coordinate media and political efforts to support the liberation of remaining areas under the control of the Houthi terrorist militias.

Authority Statement

In a statement, the authority emphasized, “Honoring the sacrifices of fighters on various fronts requires a political stance that safeguards them, a responsible word that supports them, and a partnership that rises to the level of what our heroes exert in defense of their people and the future of their generations. When the ranks advance in the field, it is the duty of political forces to step up and bear their responsibilities, uniting their efforts to confront the common danger and protecting the will for liberation from fragmentation and depletion.”

Authority’s Efforts for Consensus

The statement highlighted that the Consultation and Reconciliation Authority made intensive efforts and conducted extensive consultations with representatives of political forces, components, and parties. These discussions led to an agreement on a “Media Charter for Organizations, Parties, and Political and Social Forces,” establishing a shared political, ethical, and professional commitment. This charter aims to halt mutual accusations, preserve partnerships, and ensure that each party maintains its vision and political aspirations while directing media efforts against the Houthi terrorist militias and their agenda, supporting the armed forces and all military formations and resistance supporting the state in this confrontation.

Will of Participating Forces

The authority clarified that this charter embodies the will of participating forces to make the consensus on prioritizing the confrontation of the Houthi rebellion the foundation for joint action. It translates this consensus into practical responsibilities for leaders, spokespersons, and their affiliated media outlets, preserving the sacrifices of all military forces and supporting popular resistance while ensuring that each retains its name, role, and status. It guarantees fair recognition of their contributions without denial or diminishment, asserting that this effort aligns with supporting political and military efforts and complements the endeavors of allies in the Arab Coalition led by Saudi Arabia.

Support from Allies

The authority and participating forces appreciated the support from allies, affirming that enhancing partnership with them and safeguarding mutual trust and interests is a fundamental responsibility in this confrontation and in protecting the region’s security and stability.

Call for Commitment to the Charter

The authority called on all media outlets, political and social elites, journalists, activists, and the people to commit to the principles of this charter. It urged them to contribute to making these principles a general behavior that preserves community cohesion, enhances trust, counters rumors and misinformation, and provides support to fighters on the fronts that befits their sacrifices.

Principles and Regulations of the Charter

The authority stated that it worked to translate this consensus into a responsible political and media commitment. The charter establishes shared principles and regulations that safeguard partnerships, preserve diversity, and direct efforts toward supporting the battle.

The principles and regulations of the charter include prioritizing the confrontation of the Houthis, considering the fight against the Houthi terrorist militias and their rebellion a primary shared priority. It directs media discourse and efforts toward this confrontation while refraining from actions that would scatter efforts or weaken internal cohesion.

Additionally, it emphasizes supporting the state by backing the Leadership Council, the government, and local authorities in fulfilling their responsibilities, restoring state institutions, and enhancing their presence and effectiveness in maintaining security and stability, providing services, and meeting citizens’ needs while preserving the right to professional criticism and responsible accountability.

Supporting Forces and Preserving Their Sacrifices

Moreover, the charter emphasizes supporting the armed forces and security, along with all military formations and resistance confronting the Houthi terrorist militias. It respects their sacrifices, acknowledges their roles and efforts, and highlights them fairly, ensuring that their names are preserved without denial or diminishment of any contributions. It aims to boost morale with reliable information while protecting the confidentiality of movements, locations, plans, and information that could endanger forces and operations if disclosed.

Halting Accusations and Incitement

The charter calls for halting accusations and incitement by refraining from treason, defamation, slander, personal and partisan attacks, and organized media campaigns against partners. It prohibits using anonymous accounts to attack them or spread rumors and misleading information, as well as exploiting military, security developments, and public crises to settle political scores.

Preserving Diversity and Partnership

The charter emphasizes preserving diversity and partnership by respecting each party’s right to express its vision, positions, projects, and political aspirations. It encourages managing differences through dialogue and legitimate means. The charter asserts that signing it does not represent a concession of any political project or aspiration, nor does it diminish it. The shared commitment to confronting the Houthis preserves diversity and enhances the ability of forces to work together.

Protecting Credibility and Public Awareness

The charter stresses protecting credibility and public awareness by verifying news and information before publication. It advises against presenting unconfirmed information as facts, distinguishing between news, opinion, and analysis, correcting incorrect information, and countering rumors and hate speech. It also calls for refraining from misleading or using old or edited images and clips in a misleading context or publishing misleading headlines.

Enhancing Partnership with Allies and Friends

The charter promotes enhancing partnerships with allies and friends by supporting collaboration with the Arab Coalition led by Saudi Arabia. It emphasizes safeguarding relationships and mutual interests with neighboring countries and friendly nations while avoiding inciting or harmful rhetoric that could damage these ties.

Facilitating Commitment and Addressing Violations

The charter facilitates commitment and addresses violations, holding each party responsible for what is issued by them, their leaders, spokespersons, and media outlets. A technical team will be formed to facilitate adherence to the charter’s principles and enhance communication among parties to address violations through correction and clarification, facilitated by the Consultation and Reconciliation Authority in coordination with relevant state entities, while respecting the political and professional independence of the parties without prior censorship of media content.

Authority’s Ongoing Role

The authority affirmed that this agreement establishes a transformation in the relationship among participating forces, based on mutual trust, preserving partnerships, and integrating efforts to confront the Houthi rebellion. Its value is measured by the commitment it instills in discourse and practice, and the impact it achieves that citizens can feel in more responsible and credible media, and fighters in support that honors their sacrifices and enhances their resilience. The authority will continue to fulfill its role in solidifying this consensus, facilitating adherence to its principles, and building upon it to expand participation and deepen political and media coordination, elevating this achievement to a sustainable path supporting the liberation battle and restoring state institutions.

The Consultation and Reconciliation Authority announced that the door for signing the charter and joining it remains open to all political parties, forces, social components, civil organizations, elites, media activists, and media institutions supporting the state in its battle to end the Houthi rebellion, and that believe in the principles outlined within it. It calls on everyone to participate in shouldering this responsibility and enriching this path.

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