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Houthis appointed in Yemeni military, security institutions - Def. Min.

SANAA, Nov 23 (KUNA) -- Yemeni Defense Minister Major-General Mahmoud Subaihi said Sunday the government was appointing members of armed groups of the Houthis in security and military institutions.
"There is currently a process of blending groups of our Houthi partners, Ansar Allah, in the armed forces and security, in order to create the necessary national balance," Subaihi said in a statement during his visit to a military police camp.
This blending, he added, was part of the agreement between the government and the leaders of Ansar Allah "who understand the notions of strengthening the state and the armed forces." The agreement ended a long period of political deadlock between the government and the Houthis. The deal forced resignation of Prime Minister Mohammad Basindwa to pave way for formation of a new government consisting of Houthis. (end) az.bs