The Minister of Information stated that the Houthi militias began their rebellion against the state in 2004 and are now distorting facts.

Minister of Information Addresses Houthi Claims

The Minister of Information has stated that the attempts by Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi to portray his group as defenders of Yemeni sovereignty contradict established historical facts. He noted that the Houthis began their armed rebellion against the state in 2004 and continued their military expansion while participating in political dialogues and processes.

Expansion of Houthi Influence

The Minister explained that the militia expanded its influence beyond Saada starting in 2011. By the time of the National Dialogue Conference, the Houthis had already controlled Saada and large parts of Amran, Hajjah, and Al-Jawf. They further escalated their military campaign, culminating in the takeover of Sana’a in September 2014, which undermined the political process and plunged the country into a war whose effects are still felt today.

Documented Facts vs. Houthi Narrative

He added that these documented events are what the Houthis seek to obscure and reshape to serve their propaganda narrative. The Minister emphasized that the group’s responsibility for the collapse of the state and the ignition of war cannot be erased through propaganda or historical distortion.

Importance of Countering Houthi Narratives

The Minister of Information stressed the importance of countering the Houthi narrative with facts and evidence. He urged against allowing lies to be repeated until they become misleading perceptions among the public.

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