Association of the Wounded and Disabled Announces Suspension of Sit-in After Achieving Several Demands
Yemen Monitor / Newsroom:
The National Association of the Wounded and Disabled in Yemen announced on Monday the suspension of the sit-in that lasted for seventeen days in front of official government offices in Marib Governorate, following the fulfillment of several of the association’s basic demands.
The Association emphasized that during the sit-in, the wounded and disabled proved that their will is stronger than their wounds, transforming their suffering into a driving force to obtain their rights despite difficult circumstances and harsh weather conditions.
According to the Association’s statement, the met demands include: “The disbursement of one salary to the wounded, with a promise from the Vice President of the Presidential Leadership Council and the Governor of Marib to pay two additional salaries by the end of the current month; sending 44 wounded individuals abroad for treatment and preparing 23 others for travel; completing the treatment of 29 wounded individuals in Cairo, Egypt; and promoting 2,200 wounded individuals to the rank of Second Lieutenant.”
Directives issued by the Chief of General Staff also included strengthening support for the disabled, allocating a percentage of the Hajj grant to them, ensuring the integration of wounded individuals capable of working, forming a committee for census and follow-up, and appointing representatives for them in military courses and regional funds.
The statement noted that the temporary suspension of the sit-in came after a visit by a committee headed by the Deputy Governor of Marib for Defense and Security Affairs. The committee requested the protesters suspend the sit-in until the return of the wounded representatives from Aden and the disbursement of salaries.
The Association confirmed that the complete file of demands has been escalated to the Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council, in his capacity as the highest official responsible for addressing the issues of the wounded and guaranteeing their legal and humanitarian rights. The Association also commended the support of tribes, the resistance, media professionals, merchants, and security agencies during the sit-in.
The Association stated that the peaceful and legal struggle continues until all rights of the wounded and disabled are fulfilled, affirming that the sacrifices will not go in vain.
