The Hadhramaut National Council appreciates Saudi Arabia's security measures
The Hadhramaut National Council expressed its absolute support and high appreciation for the efforts made by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, leadership, government and armed forces, to impose security and stability in Yemen, praising the firm and responsible measures recently taken by the coalition forces to prevent arms smuggling operations and to thwart any attempts aimed at destabilizing public peace or fueling conflict in the strategic governorates of Hadhramaut and Al-Mahra.
In an official statement, the Council affirmed that these moves are a practical translation of the sincere support that the Kingdom provides to Yemeni legitimacy, and a reflection of the full commitment to the resolutions of international legitimacy, foremost among them Security Council Resolution No. (2216), which prohibits the supply of weapons to groups outside the framework of the state, and stresses the need to confine weapons to the hands of the state and its official institutions.
Supporting the Mukalla security operation
The Council clarified that it followed with great interest the statement issued by the leadership of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy regarding the limited and precise military operation carried out in the port of Mukalla. This operation targeted a shipment of weapons and combat vehicles that had been brought in illegally and without official permits, constituting a clear violation of regulations and a direct threat to the security of Hadramawt Governorate, which is considered a model of stability in the liberated areas.
The Council praised the professionalism of the coalition forces and their strict adherence to the rules of international humanitarian law during the operation, and their keenness to ensure the safety of civilians and protect vital facilities in the port, stressing that this step thwarted attempts to plunge the province into chaos of weapons and militias.
Strategic context and importance of Hadramawt
These measures are particularly important given the geostrategic location of Hadramawt Governorate, the largest governorate in Yemen by area, which shares a long border with Saudi Arabia, in addition to its oil and mineral wealth. Various forces have long sought to control this governorate, but the formation of the "Hadramawt National Council" came to express the aspirations of the governorate's residents to manage their own affairs free from political and military rivalries, and to serve as a unified voice rejecting the militarization of civilian life.
This firm stance from the coalition reinforces the position of local authorities and official security forces, preventing a recurrence of the security breakdowns witnessed in other parts of Yemen. It also reflects a regional and international understanding that the stability of Hadramawt is fundamental to the stability of Yemen and the region as a whole.
Regional and international impacts
Regionally and internationally, these measures send a reassuring message to the international community about the seriousness of the coalition and the Yemeni government in securing waterways and combating smuggling in all its forms. The port of Mukalla is a vital artery for the Yemeni economy, and ensuring it is free from illicit military activities will enhance international trade and navigation in the Arabian Sea.
The Hadhramaut National Council concluded its statement by renewing its full support for the Presidential Leadership Council and the local authority in the governorate, supporting all efforts led by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to enable the people of Hadhramaut to manage their resources and affairs, and to consolidate the foundations of the national state, away from the language of weapons and the policy of imposing a fait accompli.
