Southern Armed Forces redeploy from Bab Al-Mandab to secure Aden amid mounting threats

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Yemen's Southern Armed Forces announced on Sunday the redeployment of their forces from districts and the Bab Al-Mandab area, west of Taiz Governorate, as part of efforts to strengthen military positions and prioritize the security of Aden and neighboring governorates.

ADEN — Yemen’s Southern Armed Forces announced on Sunday the redeployment of their forces from districts and the Bab Al-Mandab area, west of Taiz Governorate, as part of efforts to strengthen military positions and prioritize the security of Aden and neighboring governorates.

In a statement issued on Sunday, the forces said the move follows recent developments on the battlefronts, including military buildups and threats targeting Aden and its surrounding area, as well as reports of hostile armed groups moving through areas overlooking the city.

The redeployment aims to reorganize military positions, reinforce key fronts and strengthen the forces’ presence in areas and along routes required by the current circumstances.

The Southern Armed Forces stressed that securing Aden and neighboring governorates remains a priority, alongside confronting existing threats and continuing military operations against the Houthi militia.

They reaffirmed that their confrontation with the Houthis would continue until the Houthi rebellion ends, state institutions are restored, and security and stability are achieved.

The forces also emphasized their commitment to maintaining security and stability in Aden and eliminating Houthi threats to the city, with the support and assistance of the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen, led by Saudi Arabia.

The statement further stressed that national duty and shared responsibility in confronting threats are not confined to any particular geographical location, but are determined by operational requirements and the public interest.

The Southern Armed Forces praised the efforts and sacrifices of their personnel across various battlefronts, describing them as a source of pride and appreciation.

They renewed their commitment to protecting their people’s security and stability, emphasizing that changing circumstances and developments on the ground would not deter them from fulfilling their national duties and responsibilities.

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