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Mohamed al-Atifi

Yemeni Minister of Defence From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Mohamed al-Atifi
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Mohammed Nasser al-Atifi (Arabic: محمد ناصر العاطفي, romanized: Muḥammad Nāṣir al-ʻĀṭifī; born 1969) is a Yemeni military officer who serves as the Minister of Defence of the Houthi-led government in Yemen, a position he has held since 28 November 2016.[1]

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Early life and education

Mohammed al-Atifi was born in 1969 in Al-Ahnum, then in North Yemen. He received his basic and primary education in Hajja Governorate, and pursued his higher education in Amran Governorate. He entered the Military College in Aden in 1986 and graduated with the rank of lieutenant in 1988 in the South Yemeni Army.

Military education

  • War College Graduate Fellowship, 2010[2]
  • Master in Military Sciences, The Command and Staff College, Sana'a, 2004[2]
  • Brigade Commanders Course, Thulaya Military Institute, Aden, 2000[2]
  • Battalions Commanders Course, Thulaya Military Institute, Aden,1996[2]
  • Bachelor in Military Sciences, Military College, Aden,1990[2]

Main commands

  • Yemeni Defense Minister, 2016–present[3]
  • Chief of the Staff of the Yemeni Armed Forces, 2013
  • Commander of the 14th Armored Brigade, Marib, 2008–2013
  • Commanders of the 122nd Infantry Brigade, Saada, 2006–2008
  • Chief of Staff of the 135th Infantry Brigade, the Northwest Military Region, 2004
  • Chief of Operations of the Air Defense Brigade, the Northwest Military Region, 2003–2004

References

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