Akram al-Amri, deputy head of Yemen’s Consultation and Reconciliation Commission, stated that the operation to take over military camps, led by the National Shield forces under the command of Salem al-Khanbashi, Governor of Hadhramaut and head of the security committee, is not a military offensive operation.
Al-Amri said the move is peaceful in nature and aims to take over “military and security sites occupied by forces of the Southern Transitional Council (STC) that came from outside Hadhramaut.”
He said that all directives had been issued and all possible means had been exhausted to have the sites vacated voluntarily, in response to the demands of the people of the governorate.
Al-Amri, who also serves as secretary general of the Hadhramaut Inclusive Conference, called on the people of the governorate to stand by the National Shield forces and welcome them.
He also urged the STC leadership in Hadhramaut to opt for peace and preserve their land, saying, “There is no cause for concern. We are brothers, united by Hadhramaut.”
“Hadhramaut has launched a new political, economic, and development phase with comprehensive support from our brothers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which will be announced soon,” he revealed.
Separately, the Hadhramaut Inclusive Conference welcomed the announcement by al-Khanbashi, launching the “camp takeover” operation, describing it as a responsible step aimed at assuming control of military sites in a peaceful and orderly manner that strengthens state authority and preserves Hadhramaut’s security and stability.
In a statement, the conference stressed that the operation does not target any specific political or social group, does not impact civilians or citizens’ interests, and does not constitute an escalation or a declaration of war.
It stated that the move is a preventive measure to protect Hadhramaut from chaos and to prevent the use of military camps from threatening its security.
The conference commended the efforts of the legitimate state authorities, with the support of Saudi Arabia, to establish channels of dialogue and understanding, emphasizing that political solutions remain the most effective way to address disputes.
It added that obstructing these efforts compels the state to assume its constitutional responsibilities to protect citizens and prevent a slide into chaos.
The Hadhramaut Inclusive Conference reaffirmed its support for all prudent efforts that safeguard social peace and protect state institutions, and commended the Hadhramaut governor’s call on various social forces to play their national role during this sensitive phase.
