Renewal of Al-Zubaidi’s Mandate

Beyond condemnation

The demonstrations were marked by a public renewal of the mandate of the president of the Southern Transitional Council, Aidrous Al-Zubaidi. Participants affirmed that the current phase requires a unified southern leadership capable of defending the rights of the South, protecting the sacrifices made, and acting effectively on the political and diplomatic fronts.

Speakers emphasized that the South will not accept a repeat of such operations and that any future political process must recognize the reality of the South, its strengths, and its central role in the Yemeni equation.

Calls for International Intervention

In a notable development

The demonstrators called for urgent intervention by international organizations, the United Nations, European countries, and the United States to end what they described as aggression and to launch an independent international investigation into the bombing of southern forces. They also demanded international guarantees to protect local forces and prevent the recurrence of such strikes.

The Return of Extremist Organizations

Alongside these events, concerns are growing about the return of terrorist organizations to the Yemeni scene, particularly Al-Qaeda, taking advantage of political divisions and security vulnerabilities. Some analyses also suggest attempts by groups linked to the Muslim Brotherhood to reposition themselves, further complicating the situation and exacerbating internal tensions.

The events in Mukalla represent a critical juncture in Yemen’s ongoing political crisis, with the southern question demanding urgent international attention and comprehensive political solutions that recognize the legitimate aspirations of the southern people.