Mukalla, Yemen – The Hadhramaut Tribal Alliance issued an important statement on Wednesday, declaring its firm stance on the recent developments in the province. It affirmed its complete alignment with the political and field actions led by members of the Presidential Leadership Council (al-Zubaidi, al-Bahsani, al-Mahrami, and Tariq Saleh). The Alliance also announced its categorical rejection of any attempts to drag Hadhramaut into conflicts that deviate from the principle of partnership.
Full support for the “transitional” steps
The alliance declared in its first clause its full support for the joint statement issued by the members of the Presidential Leadership Council. Furthermore, it expressed its support for the steps taken by the leadership of the Southern Transitional Council, as reflected in the massive crowds gathered in Hadramawt.
The alliance considered these steps the only guarantee for protecting security and stability. It also stressed the need to prevent the province from being used as a political or regional “bargaining chip” at the expense of its people’s rights and resources.
Praise for the UAE’s role: “A pillar of stability”
In a strategic shift, the Hadhramaut Tribal Alliance affirmed its support for the statement issued by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, praising the UAE’s “positive and responsible” role.
The alliance explained that Emirati support in building local forces from the people of Hadramawt and combating terrorism represents “a fundamental pillar of stability that cannot be ignored or undermined.” It also praised Abu Dhabi’s role in protecting the land and its resources from chaos.
He rejected “rotation” and unilateral decisions.
The alliance emphasized several points of caution in its statement. The most prominent of these was its categorical rejection of any political or security arrangements imposed outside the consensus of the people of Hadramawt.
He also rejected the recycling of figures or tools that caused the rebellion and chaos, under any pretext. He condemned attempts to use politicized “human rights” files to target forces of stability, especially the Southern Forces.
Hadhramaut is not an arena for settling scores.
The alliance concluded its statement by emphasizing that Hadramawt will not be a battleground for settling political scores. It stressed that any course of action that disregards the will of its people or ignores its security realities is doomed to failure. The alliance also reiterated its support for empowering the people of the province to manage their own security and resources. It stated that this comes within the framework of a genuine partnership that ensures the cohesion of the Arab coalition in confronting the Houthi project and protecting regional security.
