Barran Press
In a recent statement to "Barran Press," Yemen’s Minister of Legal Affairs and Human Rights, Ahmed Arman, praised the unity and resilience of Marib Province in its rejection of the Houthi coup. He described this solidarity as a "unique experience and a bright spot in the history of the province and its people."
As the tenth anniversary of the formation of the Marib camps approaches, Arman emphasized that the unified stance of local leadership and community members has been crucial in facing the Houthi aggression. "Whenever there is a convergence of efforts and positions among leadership and community factions, communities achieve victory," he stated, highlighting Marib's steadfastness against the Houthi forces.
The minister noted that Marib has served as a model of cohesion since the onset of the Houthi rebellion against the state and its legitimate authorities. He commended the local leadership for its significant role in protecting the province and its institutions from the Houthi onslaught.
Arman emphasized that Marib stands as a bastion of the republic, hosting national institutions and providing a safe haven for all citizens and military leaders. The local authorities and various agencies have significantly contributed to the province's resilience and resistance against Houthi attacks.
In concluding his remarks to Barran Press, Arman conveyed a message underscoring the importance of Marib’s legacy: "This is the great Marib, with its men, tribes, and communities standing for the republic, justice, and rights. It is a place that rejects oppression and supports the oppressed, continuing to resist tyranny and despotism."
On September 18, 2014, tribal groups in Marib established armed popular camps known as "Matareh" in response to the escalating Houthi attacks aimed at seizing control of the province. This traditional tribal response came after months of Houthi mobilization and assaults on tribal members near the borders with Al-Jawf and Sana'a, following the group’s capture of the city of Amran in July 2014 and its advance toward the capital, which ultimately fell on September 21, 2014.