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
PresidentAbdrabbuh Mansur Hadi
Vice PresidentAli Mohsen Saleh
Preceded byMohammed Ali Al-Maqdashi
Succeeded byAbdullah Al-Nakha'ai
Personal details
Born1970
'Amran Governorate
NationalityYemeni
Military service
RankMajor general
Battles/warsYemeni Civil War (2014–present)

References

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  1. ^ "المقدشي مستشارا للقائد الأعلى للقوات المسلحة و العقيلي رئيساً لهيئة الأركان العامة". وكالة الانباء اليمنية Saba Net :: سبأ نت. Retrieved 13 September 2022.
  2. ^ "Mine blast injures Yemeni army chief-of-staff". Reuters. 6 January 2018. Retrieved 13 September 2022.