Mahdi al-Mashat
Mahdi al-Mashat (Arabic: مهدي المشاط, romanized: Mahdī al-Mashshāṭ; born 1986[2]) is a Yemeni politician from the Houthi movement.
Mahdi al-Mashat | |
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Chairman of the Supreme Political Council of Yemen | |
Assumed office 25 April 2018* | |
Prime Minister | Abdel-Aziz bin Habtour |
Deputy | Qassem Labozah Sadeq Amin Abu Rass |
Preceded by | Saleh Ali al-Sammad |
Personal details | |
Born | 1986 Saada Governorate, North Yemen |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Houthi movement |
Rank | ![]() |
Battles/wars | Houthi insurgency in Yemen Yemeni Civil War (2014–present) |
*Mashat's term has been disputed by Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi and Rashad al-Alimi. | |
On 19 April 2018, he became Chairman of the Supreme Political Council, after the assassination of Saleh Ali al-Sammad.[3] Mahdi al-Mashat is the representative of Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, the leader of the movement[4] and director of his office.[3]
In July 2021, the Supreme Political Council prolonged his tenure for three more terms.[5]
In April 2023, he promised to form a committee to investigate the Sanaa stampede.[6]
References
- "Parliament elevates president al-Mashat to field marshal rank". 24 April 2019. Archived from the original on 27 April 2019.
- "السيرة الذاتية للرئيس مهدي المشاط". سبأنت - وكالة سبأ. 3 September 2020.
- "Key Houthi official killed in Yemen". BBC. 23 April 2018. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
- "Top Houthi political leader killed in Saudi coalition air strike". Middle East Eye. 23 April 2018. Retrieved 26 April 2018.
- "SPC extends President Al-Mashat's presidency for 3 new terms". SABA. 17 July 2021.
- "85 Killed, Hundreds Injured In Stampede During Yemen Charity Event: Report". Agence France Press. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
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