Taher Ali al-Aqili (born 1970) is a Yemeni military officer. He served as chief of Staff of the Yemeni Army of the internationally recognized government forces. On 4 September 2017, he was appointed to this position and promoted to the rank of major general.[1] On 5 January 2018, he survived a landmine explosion and suffered injuries when he was visiting the northern Al Jawf Governorate during fighting between government forces and Houthi fighters.[2]
Taher Ali al-Aqili | |
|---|---|
| Chief of Staff of the Yemeni Army | |
| In office 4 September 2017 – 7 November 2018 | |
| President | Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi |
| Vice President | Ali Mohsen Saleh |
| Preceded by | Mohammed Ali Al-Maqdashi |
| Succeeded by | Abdullah Al-Nakha'ai |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1970 'Amran Governorate |
| Nationality | Yemeni |
| Military service | |
| Rank | Major general |
| Battles/wars | Yemeni Civil War (2014–present) |
References
edit- ^ "المقدشي مستشارا للقائد الأعلى للقوات المسلحة و العقيلي رئيساً لهيئة الأركان العامة". وكالة الانباء اليمنية Saba Net :: سبأ نت. Retrieved 13 September 2022.
- ^ "Mine blast injures Yemeni army chief-of-staff". Reuters. 6 January 2018. Retrieved 13 September 2022.
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