Abdulsalam Mohammed
ON THE RECORD · 4 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“The tribes seek a powerful state, and once they find the state reliable, they can side with it,”
Abdulsalam Mohammed · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-08
Mohammed described the tribes' desire for a reliable state they can align with.
“wait for the right time”
Abdulsalam Mohammed · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-08
Mohammed explained that tribes in Yemen do not want to risk confronting Houthi forces without support.
“Those tribes revolted against the Houthis, and they were crushed amid the absence of the government’s effective role,”
Abdulsalam Mohammed · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-08
Mohammed referenced tribes that previously revolted against the Houthis and were defeated without adequate government support.
“Not all tribes fighting for the Houthis are staunch supporters. Their motivations range from pragmatism to ideological loyalty and material necessity,”
Abdulsalam Mohammed · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-08
Mohammed noted that tribes fighting for the Houthis have varied motivations beyond ideological loyalty.