Aden, Yemen – A statement issued during the million-man march commemorating the 55th anniversary of the Southern Army’s founding in Yemen on Tuesday affirmed that efforts to marginalize or bypass the South Yemen cause will fail. The statement emphasized that southern factions and participants will counter these attempts through all available means, amid massive public gatherings in Aden and the city of Mukalla in Hadramout province to mark the military occasion.
The statement highlighted that the participating crowds demonstrate an unyielding commitment to national rights and a total rejection of political arrangements aimed at excluding local demands. It stressed that the will of the southern populace remains the decisive factor in shaping their political future and safeguarding field gains. These developments unfold as delegations from various southern governorates arrive at rally sites to honor the military institution’s historical sacrifices.
Affirming Political Rights and Countering Security Threats
Furthermore, the statement noted that southern armed forces will maintain operational roles in combating terrorist organizations in close coordination with regional and international partners. Participants reiterated that enhancing defense capabilities serves as a cornerstone for maintaining regional stability and confronting security threats, while simultaneously preserving core political objectives.
Event squares across Aden witnessed large crowds of citizens assembling alongside similar gatherings in Mukalla, backed by extensive organizational and security arrangements. This anniversary carries significant political and security weight, as southern leadership considers the commemoration a vital opportunity to reassert the army’s historic role and reject efforts to undermine its standing.
Rallies in Aden and Hadramout Signal Firm Resolve
Ultimately, the statement reiterated that the southern cause remains a pivotal element in regional stability equations, warning that arrangements bypassing the public will face widespread opposition. Political and security entities continue monitoring developments across the governorates to secure established gains and protect local stability.
