Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council dismisses Aden governor

Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council on Wednesday announced the dismissal of the governor of Aden from his post and referred him for investigation.

The council also decided to appoint Abdulrahman Sheikh al-Yafei as minister of state and governor of Aden.

Earlier on Wednesday,based on directives from Abdulrahman al-Muharrami, a member of the Presidential Leadership Council, an official circular was issued in the evening imposing a curfew across Aden.

The directive, addressed to all military and security units in the city, stated that the curfew would be in effect from 9:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m., with the aim of strengthening security measures and ensuring stability in Aden.

The circular specified exemptions for emergency cases, security and military personnel, as well as medical and service teams, provided they carry official permits authorizing movement during curfew hours.

It also tasked the relevant security authorities with the immediate enforcement of the curfew, the arrest of all violators, and the taking of legal action against them without exception, to ensure full compliance with the decision.

The directive concluded by stressing that the decision would take effect immediately upon issuance, and called on all relevant bodies to adhere strictly to its provisions and cooperate fully to safeguard public order.

Meanwhile, Aden Deputy Governor Adnan al-Kaf said the security situation in the city was stable, noting that Aden was enjoying calm and safety.

Al-Kaf urged residents to protect public and private property and to cooperate with the authorities in ways that support stability and security in the city.

The Giants Brigades had taken control of state institutions and al-Maashiq Palace in Aden, adding that the forces had secured all entrances to the city.

The correspondent said the Giants Brigades were also securing the neighborhoods of Tawahi, al-Mualla, and Crater in Aden.

Al-Zubaidi flees

Southern Transitional Council leader Aidrous al-Zubaidi fled overnight to an unknown location after sending large military reinforcements into Aden and distributing weapons and ammunition to dozens of fighters inside the city, under the leadership of Mumin al-Saqqaf and Mukhtar al-Noubi, with the aim of creating unrest and destabilizing the city.

He also ordered the movement of large forces, including armored vehicles, combat vehicles, heavy and light weapons, and ammunition, from the Hadid and al-Sulban camps toward al-Dhalea around midnight.

In response, the Saudi-led coalition, in coordination with the Homeland Shield Forces, carried out several pre-emptive strikes to disable al-Zubaidi’s forces and prevent a security breakdown.

Later, Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council announced that al-Zubaidi had been referred to the public prosecutor and would face trial on charges of high treason.