Sanaa, Yemen – Yemeni researcher and head of the Eighth Day Foundation for Media and Studies, Saleh Abu Awadhal, confirmed that the Muslim Brotherhood is losing
what remains of its influence in the Hadramawt Governorate in southern Yemen.
Abu Awadhal explained to “Sawt Al Emarat” that the field indicators,
especially the withdrawal of the First Military Region forces,
This is from a number of its locations and its handover
to the southern forces “without much fighting”.
It refers to “the collapse of the Brotherhood’s influence
and the depletion of their ability to withstand pressure.”
Securing the valley and Al-Mahra to cut off Houthi supplies
Abu Awadhal believes that this shift on the ground clearly reflects
the direction of the situation in Wadi Hadramawt.
Towards a scenario of “regaining full control over the valley and the desert”.
The researcher suggested that the operation
would later move to Al-Mahra Governorate,
He stressed that the aim of these moves is to “secure land
and sea ports and cut off supply and smuggling lines.”
Which are used to deliver missiles, weapons, and drones to the Houthi group.
Abu Awadhal stressed that what is happening in Hadramawt does not
just represent the end of the Brotherhood’s presence in the south,
It can even be considered “the beginning of the countdown to the Houthis’ influence in Sana’a”.
This was achieved by drying up the sources of support and closing
the strategic corridors that were a vital artery for the continuation of their control.
Escalating tension in the province
It is worth noting that Hadhramaut has been witnessing escalating tensions for days.
Forces affiliated with the Southern Transitional Council have deployed,
This comes at a time when the council is demanding
that Hadhramaut be placed under its administration.
In contrast, these forces face rejection from the Hadhramaut Tribal Alliance,
which insists on its refusal to allow any forces from outside the province to enter.
In addition, the area contains forces of the Second Military Region of
the internationally recognized Yemeni government.
