Al-Maashiq Palace's turbulent history
On Thursday, a Houthi attack targeted the Al-Maashiq Palace in Aden using missiles and drones, resulting in the death and injury of several guards. The Prime Minister and a government team, however, survived the attack. The palace is a historic and political symbol in southern Yemen; it was once the residence of rulers and the Sultanate of Lahj, and became the seat of government following British independence at the end of the 19th century. It later served as a power center during the era of the Socialist Party's rule and continued to do so after Yemeni unification. Currently, it functions as the headquarters of the internationally recognized Yemeni government, making it a repeated target of attacks amid the ongoing Yemeni conflict. Yemenis regard it as a symbol of southern unity and history, and the significance of this attack underscores the ongoing targeting of political institutions in the country.
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