Presidential Leadership Council
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| Established | 7 April 2022 |
| State | Yemen |
| Leader | Chairman (Rashad al-Alimi) |
| Appointed by | Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi |
| Headquarters | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia[1] |
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The Presidential Leadership Council (PLC; Arabic: مجلس القيادة الرئاسي) is the executive body of Yemen's internationally-recognized government, 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.[2][3] All the powers of the president and vice president have been transferred to this council.
Members
- Rashad al-Alimi (chairman), a former adviser to President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi.
- Tareq Saleh (member), 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), 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), known among Yemenis as Abu Zara'a Al Muharrami, he also leads the UAE-backed Southern Movement's Giants Brigades. He is known to be a Salafist.
- Abdullah al-Alimi Bawazeer (member), was considered one of President Hadi’s inner circle. He also is a member of the Al-Islah party.
- Othman Hussein Megali (member), a lawmaker and one of the tribal leaders in Sa'dah, the main stronghold of the Houthis.
- Aidarus al-Zoubaidi (member), the current president and commander of the Southern Transitional Council and the de facto leader of the Southern Movement in Yemen.
- Faraj Salmin al-Buhsani (member),the former governor of Hadramaut[4] and former commander of the second military region that operates in the province.[2]
See also
References
- ^ Al-Sakani, Ali (19 April 2022). "Yemen inaugurates new presidential council". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ "تعيين مبخوت بن مبارك يسلم بن ماضي محافظا لمحافظة حضرموت".