Southern political groups reject Aidarous Al-Zubaidi's unilateral actions

Southern Political Groups Reject Aidarous Al-Zubaidi"s Unilateral Actions

On Thursday, January 1, 2026, various political groups and social figures from southern Yemen publicly denounced the unilateral actions taken by Aidarous Al-Zubaidi, the President of the Southern Transitional Council (STC), regarding the Southern cause. The groups expressed their concerns in a joint statement, emphasizing that Al-Zubaidi"s recent decisions undermine the collective interests of the Southern community.

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The joint statement from the southern political groups accused Al-Zubaidi of positioning himself as the sole representative and spokesperson for the South, effectively marginalizing numerous other political components and public figures from the region. The signatories criticized his actions as detrimental to the Southern cause, stating that they "strike at the core" of the movement.

According to the statement, the groups have been closely monitoring Al-Zubaidi"s unilateral measures, which they claim serve the agendas of external parties rather than the interests of the Southern people. They warned that such actions have inflicted "serious damage" to the Southern cause, eroded social cohesion within the region, and jeopardized the progress made for the South and its populace.

In light of these developments, the signatories called for the Chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) to organize a comprehensive conference that would bring together all southern political components and influential figures. The objective of this conference would be to initiate an inclusive dialogue aimed at formulating a unified vision for equitable and sustainable solutions to the Southern cause, reflecting the legitimate aspirations of Southerners.

The statement also urged the PLC to solicit Saudi Arabia"s assistance in hosting and sponsoring the proposed conference in Riyadh. The groups emphasized that the dialogue should consider the historical, political, and social dimensions of the Southern issue, ensuring that no faction or leadership is excluded or marginalized. Such an inclusive approach, they argued, would prevent the monopolization of the Southern cause, foster peaceful coexistence among residents of the southern governorates, and contribute to overall security, stability, and development in the region.

The statement was endorsed by a diverse group of influential figures, including:

• Abdullah Al-Alimi – Member of the PLC
• Salem Saleh Bin Breik – Prime Minister
• Ahmed Obaid Bin Dagher – Speaker of the Shura Council
• Yassin Omar Makawi – Advisor to the President
• Ahmed Awad Bin Mubarak – Advisor to the President
• Omar Al-Amoudi – Advisor to the President
• Mohammed Saleh Bin Adyo – Advisor to the President
• Badr Basalma – Advisor to the President
• Dr. Yahya Mohammed Al-Shaibi – Director of the Office of the Presidency
• Mohammed Ali Al-Shaddadi – Deputy Speaker of Parliament
• Mohsen Ali Basurah – Deputy Speaker of Parliament
• Judge Akram Al-Amri – Deputy Head of the Consultation and Reconciliation Commission
• Dr. Shaea Mohsen Al-Zindani – Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates
• Major General Ibrahim Haidan – Minister of Interior
• Nayef Saleh Al-Bakri – Minister of Youth and Sports
• Tareq Al-Akbari – Minister of Education
• Salem Al-Khanbashi – Governor of Hadramout Governorate
• Mohammed Ali Yasser – Governor of Al-Mahra Governorate
• Abdul Salam Baaboud – Former Minister
• Abdullah Lamlis – Former Minister
• Mohammed Abdulmajid Qabati – Former Minister
• Hussein Basalma – Former Minister
• Dr. Nasser Baoum – Former Minister
• Dr. Ahmed Atiya – Former Minister
• Dr. Nihal Al-Awlaqi – Former Minister
• Hussein Mansour – Former Secretary-General of the Cabinet
• Abdullah Ali Aliwah – Former Minister
• Aws Al-Aoud – Former Minister
• Fahd Kafayen – Former Minister
• Alawi Bafaqih – Former Minister
• Ramzi Mahrous – Former Governor of Socotra
• Ali Mansour Rashid – Social figure
• Mervat Majli – Ambassador
• Saleh Al-Amri – Head of
  

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