Parliament presidency says Houthi religious tax a return to theocratic era

President al-Alimi chairs meeting for government

His Excellency President Dr. Rashad Mohammed al-Alimi, the Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council, together with Council member Dr. Abdullah al-Alimi Bawazir, chaired part of a government meeting on Sunday at the Ma’ashiq Palace in the presence of Prime Minister Salem Saleh bin Buraik.

Bulgaria's Kozloduy Nuclear Plant Partners with 4 Universities to Train Future Staff

Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) - New Builds EAD signed framework agreements with four Bulgarian universities to collaborate on staffing future projects, attended by Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov and Education Minister Krasimir Valchev.

More than 1,500 flights canceled in U.S. amid ongoing government shutdown

Airlines canceled more than 1,500 flights in the United States today, Monday, for the fourth consecutive day, amid continued government flight reductions and the absence of air traffic control staff.

Croatia Qualifies for 2026 World Cup with Thrilling Win Over Faroe Islands

Croatia secured a spot in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada after defeating the Faroe Islands 3-1.

Last Update: ، 2025/11/24 Time 06:00:38
Latest News:

Cabinet Approves Public–Private Partnership Document, Endorses Establishing Health Fund

Governor of Lahj discusses with local, international organizations mechanisms for implementing new projects ..

Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs discusses with the Omani Undersecretary of Foreign Ministry expansion ..

Yemen stresses importance of continuing enhance capabilities to achieve regional security

Taiz Deputy Governor receives project to network Madam Valley Flood Channel

Parliament presidency says Houthi religious tax a return to theocratic era

[13/06/2020 12:32]

ADEN-SABA
The presidency of the Yemeni parliament said the religious tax the Houthi rebels imposed in northwestern Yemen is "a return to the (pre-1962) theocratic reign era" when the current rebels' ancestors ruled the whole of Yemen.

In a statement, the presidency said the Houthi recent legislation to levy one-fifth tax on all resources to the benefit of the Houthi dynasty is racist and invalid. "It is meant to wrap up with the last step of the coup against the state, … and the principles of justice and equality."