Abyan Security Confirms Support for Opening Tharah Road, Emphasizes Adherence to Security Recommendations
Yemen Monitor/Newsroom:
The security agencies in Abyan governorate have affirmed their full support for efforts to open the Tharah road, which connects Abyan and Al-Bayda. They commended the official and popular initiatives aimed at reopening this vital artery, which represents a beacon of hope for thousands of displaced people to return to their areas.
In a statement, the Abyan security leadership clarified that it is closely monitoring developments related to the road file, emphasizing its commitment to supporting the people of the governorate, in fulfillment of the sacrifices of its members who gave their lives in defense of Abyan’s security and stability.
The statement stressed the importance of balancing the humanitarian dimension of opening the road with caution regarding the security risks that still exist, given the continued threats from the Houthi militia and associated terrorist organizations.
It noted the existence of intelligence reports indicating that the Houthis are recruiting civilian elements as part of a scheme targeting civil peace in the governorate.
The security agencies affirmed the necessity of keeping the resistance formations in Tharah in a state of high combat readiness and reinforcing them with additional units from the Giant Brigades forces, no less than two battalions, due to the sensitivity of the location and its proximity to confrontation areas.
It considered that adherence to these recommendations represents the real guarantee for protecting the road and preventing any breaches that threaten civilians or forces deployed along its length.
In conclusion, the Abyan security leadership called on the relevant authorities to swiftly implement the security recommendations and provide the necessary support for the resistance, in order to ensure the success of opening the road and achieving the public interest, while preserving the security and stability of the governorate and safeguarding its national struggle history.
