The Coalition to Support Legitimacy launches the official spokesperson Turki Al-Maliki's account on X
The Joint Forces Command of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen announced, in a strategic move aimed at enhancing media communication and keeping pace with digital developments, the launch of the official account of the Coalition Spokesperson, Brigadier General Turki al-Maliki, on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). The new account, with the handle @CJFCSpox , will serve as the official and direct channel for disseminating military statements, official clarifications, and highlighting the ongoing efforts of the Coalition in Yemen.
This step comes at a crucial time, reflecting the coalition leadership's understanding of the importance of digital media in shaping public opinion and clarifying the facts. Since the coalition's operations began in March 2015 in response to a request from the legitimate Yemeni President, Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi (at the time), and to protect the Yemeni people from the Houthi coup, the official spokesperson has played a pivotal role in keeping the international and local communities informed about field and political developments. This account is expected to accelerate the flow of accurate information, thus countering the rumors and misinformation that often circulate in conflict zones.
In a historical context and with continuous efforts,
the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen, led by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, was established with the aim of restoring the Yemeni state and its institutions, and implementing the relevant UN Security Council resolutions, most notably Resolution 2216. Over the past years, the Coalition's efforts have not been limited to the military aspect alone, but have included huge humanitarian and development aspects, represented in the continuous relief operations through the King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Aid, and the Saudi Program for the Development and Reconstruction of Yemen, which works to improve infrastructure and basic services in the liberated governorates.
The strategic importance of the new platform
lies in the fact that launching this account is particularly significant on several levels:
First, credibility and documentation , as the account will serve as a reliable source for local and international media outlets to obtain official statements without interpretation or distortion.
Second, direct communication , as the account allows the Yemeni and Arab public, as well as those interested in international affairs, to follow events from their primary source, thus enhancing the transparency of military and humanitarian operations.
Third, combating media disinformation , since modern warfare relies heavily on psychological and propaganda tactics, having an active official voice on social media platforms is crucial for refuting falsehoods and presenting the facts with evidence and proof.
Brigadier General Turki al-Maliki, who succeeded Major General Ahmed Asiri as the official spokesperson, is a familiar face in Arab and international media. His press conferences were distinguished by the presentation of material and visual evidence documenting Houthi militia violations, as well as highlighting the coalition's efforts to protect civilians and secure international navigation in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait. The new account is expected to generate significant engagement given the centrality of the Yemeni issue in regional and international politics, and the public's preference for obtaining information from official and reliable sources.
