In a shocking revelation, a recent violent assault on a women's political event in Mukalla, Yemen, has unveiled a disturbing pattern of aggression and alleged ties to Iran by Yemen's Southern Transitional Council (STC).
*The Incident
On September 27, armed forces loyal to the STC brutally disrupted a celebration hosted by the Yemeni Reform Party (Islah) in Mukalla, Hadhramaut province. The event marked the party's founding anniversary and Yemeni Revolution celebrations.
*Investigation Findings
Our investigation reveals:
- STC Supervisor Ordered Assault: Yahya Ghalib Al-Shaibi, STC's new supervisor in Hadhramaut, allegedly orchestrated the attack to assert dominance over local politics.
- Iranian Connections: Al-Shaibi has past ties with Hezbollah and publicly supported Houthi militia during their takeover of Sana'a.
- Pattern of Violence: This incident mirrors tactics used by Houthi militia against women and political activists in Sana'a, suggesting a coordinated effort to suppress dissent.
- US Condemnation: The US Embassy in Yemen expressed concern over the attack, stating it undermines freedom of expression and assembly.