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
Official portrait
Chairman of the Supreme Political Council of Yemen
Assumed office
25 April 2018*
Prime MinisterAbdel-Aziz bin Habtour
DeputyQassem Labozah
Sadeq Amin Abu Rass
Preceded bySaleh Ali al-Sammad
Personal details
Born1986
Saada Governorate, North Yemen
Military service
AllegianceHouthi movement
Rank Field marshal[1]
Battles/warsHouthi 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
  1. "Parliament elevates president al-Mashat to field marshal rank". 24 April 2019. Archived from the original on 27 April 2019.
  2. "السيرة الذاتية للرئيس مهدي المشاط‎". سبأنت - وكالة سبأ. 3 September 2020.
  3. "Key Houthi official killed in Yemen". BBC. 23 April 2018. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
  4. "Top Houthi political leader killed in Saudi coalition air strike". Middle East Eye. 23 April 2018. Retrieved 26 April 2018.
  5. "SPC extends President Al-Mashat's presidency for 3 new terms". SABA. 17 July 2021.
  6. "85 Killed, Hundreds Injured In Stampede During Yemen Charity Event: Report". Agence France Press. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
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