Hadramout tribes accuse Abu Dhabi of threatening province’s security

On May 18, 2023 11:48 PM

HADRMOUT, May 18 (YPA) – Hadramout tribes rejected the Emirati provocations, accusing Abu Dhabi of threatening the security and stability of the province.

This came in a statement issued by the consultative meeting was organized on Thursday by the so-called “Hadramout Tribes Reference” in the presence of more than 20 community entities.

In the statement, they held the leadership of the Saudi-led coalition about the consequences of the arrival of military forces from outside Hadramout, stressing that the tribes would not stand idly by in front of those who seek to spread chaos and destabilize in the province.

It indicated that a committee was formed to meet with the Saudi King and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and his son Khalid, who serves as Minister of Defense in the Kingdom, to raise the Hadramout issue” and demand political support that achieves the aspirations of the people of Hadramout.

The statement called on the tribes of Hadramout to define a unified position to stand up to the political developments and military provocations taking place in the city of Mukalla, and to work to overthrow the projects of hegemony and “the independence of the political and sovereign decision to preserve land and wealth.

It stressed the need to establish a negotiating framework for the people of Hadramout, and representation in all political settlements for peace solutions in Yemen.

The statement announced the formation of a coordination council of components, political forces and social figures in Hadramout, provided that the door would be opened for those who wish to join the council, in a way that enables the people of the province to control the various civil and military sectors.

This came after the UAE sent dozens of military vehicles on Wednesday to the city of Mukalla, the center of Hadramout, under the pretext of securing the holding of the sixth meeting of the so-called “Association of the-UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council” early next week.