Giant Brigades…Arab coalition’s spearhead to defeat Houthis

The political process to reach a comprehensive solution to the Yemeni conflict is now on track after around two and a half years of lost opportunities. UN envoy to Yemen Martin Griffiths said in a briefing to the UN Security Council.

He said the talks between the warring sides in Sweden were a positive step to resolve the crisis.

Prior to the Swedish talks, the Arab coalition to support legitimacy in Yemen led by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates launched massive military operations by to conquer the Iranian-backed terrorist Houthi militias to foil the Iranian plots which are aimed at destabilizing he national security in the region.

The Giant Brigades, founded by Col. Abdel Rahman Saleh Abu Zarah under the supervision and support of the UAE armed forces, have become the strongest forces in terms of military achievements in Yemen.

“"The Giant Brigades are truly giants and achieved a lot in the Yemeni west coast,” Aseel al-Saqladi, head of the Giant Brigades media center, told the UAE-based newspaper Al Ittihad in an interview.

“They defeated the Houthi militias in many parts on the west coast, from Bab al-Mandab, passing through Khokha, Haima seaport, Mafraq Zubaid and other aears,” he said.

The Giant Brigades comprise five brigades totaling 15,000 fighters. The Brigades use all types of arms – light and medium – Kalashnikov, mortar, rockets, armored vehicles and wireless telecommunication devices.

The Brigades are backed by the Arab coalition and trained by the UAE's forces. The Brigades have made a number of military victories over the Houthi militias.

The Brigades freed Bab el-Mandab, Khokha, Haima seaport, Mafraq Zubaid, Tahita, Doraihamy and Al-Kilo 16 districts in Hodeidah.

The Brigades have played a key role in humanitarian relief efforts for saving Yemenis who fled their homes in in the wake of Houthi attacks. The Brigades also facilitate access to territories on the western coast and secure the way for international humanitarian agencies in Yemen.