31 December 2025: The National Peace Movement (NPM) has been closely monitoring the recent decisions issued by the Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council concerning the governorates of Hadramout and Al-Mahra. These decisions come at a sensitive juncture marked by escalating political and security tensions, particularly following calls for the withdrawal of Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces from both governorates.
These developments are unfolding amid a deteriorating political and humanitarian situation in Hadramout and Al-Mahra, where growing public concern has emerged in recent weeks due to the expansion of STC armed forces outside any consensual or coordinated political framework with the legitimate state institutions and local authorities of the internationally recognized Yemeni state.
The NPM affirms its support for the efforts of the Saudi-led coalition to contain the situation in a manner that enhances stability and security and serves the interests of the Yemeni people. The Movement also welcomes the clear and positive position of the brotherly United Arab Emirates (UAE), including its decision to withdraw its military presence from Yemen and its response to the request of the legitimate Yemeni government to cancel the defence agreement. These steps represent a meaningful contribution toward reducing tensions and fostering an environment conducive to de-escalation.
In this context, the NPM calls on the STC leadership to urgently respond to demands for withdrawal from military areas in Hadramout and Al-Mahra, in a manner consistent with the principles of peaceful political participation and within the framework of a comprehensive national dialogue involving the legitimate authorities and the Saudi-led coalition. Such an approach would ensure a constructive political path that preserves the right of the people of these governorates to manage their affairs peacefully, without the use of arms, reflects realities on the ground, and protects the political and social gains achieved through the peaceful struggle of the southern movement.
The NPM reiterates its full readiness to cooperate with all peace movements and to engage in dialogue with all parties in order to de-escalate tensions, restore calm, and build national consensus based on shared principles. The Movement remains firmly committed to achieving a just and lasting peace in Yemen that secures the country’s future away from division and conflict and advances the establishment of a civil state founded on republican principles, democracy, political pluralism, social justice, national sovereignty, human rights, citizenship, and equality.
Issued by:
The National Peace Movement
31 December 2025