Yemen : Mass Protests Erupt in Mukalla Over Power Outages and Service Collapse
Escalating Unrest:
- Demonstrators blocked major roads with burning tires and barricades, paralyzing traffic across the city.
- Protesters stormed government buildings, including the Hadramout local authority headquarters and Mukalla Port, briefly halting operations.
- A growing number of residents have set up protest tents in key neighborhoods, demanding urgent reforms and threatening further escalation.
Electricity Crisis:
- Power outages now exceed 18 hours per day, with fuel shortages forcing generators offline.
- The Hadramout Coast Electricity Corporation warned of a complete blackout if fuel supplies are not restored.
Political Tensions:
- The Hadramout Tribal Alliance accused local authorities of mismanagement and called for self-governance, citing years of neglect and economic decline.
- Governor Mabkhout bin Madi faces mounting pressure, with protesters demanding his resignation.
- Reports indicate clashes between demonstrators and UAE-backed forces, resulting in casualties.
Economic Fallout:
- The Yemeni rial continues to plummet, exacerbating inflation and food insecurity.
- Protesters blame both local and foreign-backed authorities for the collapse of essential services.
This wave of unrest in Mukalla reflects deeper frustrations across southern Yemen, where infrastructure failures and political fragmentation have left millions struggling. With no immediate resolution in sight, observers warn the situation could spiral into broader instability.
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