Written by: Soha Al-Baghdadi
In response to President Aidarous Al-Zubaidi’s call, a massive “million-man march” in Aden reaffirmed support for the Southern Transitional Council (STC). The gathering rejected external political interference and reaffirmed the Southern Constitutional Declaration. Demonstrators demanded the return of leadership from Riyadh, backed the Southern Armed Forces, and emphasized that reclaiming the Southern State is an inherent, non-negotiable right.
Picture: Soha Al-Baghdadi
Popular Mandate and STC Legitimacy
The temporary capital, Aden, witnessed an unprecedented million-man gathering in response to the call of President-Leader Aidarous Qassem Al-Zubaidi. This massive rally reaffirmed broad popular support for the Southern Constitutional Declaration and expressed a categorical rejection of any attempts to circumvent the will of the Southern people or bypass their legitimate political representative. In a solemn national scene at Parade Square, the people renewed their commitment to the Southern Transitional Council (STC), asserting that its legitimacy is derived from the popular mandate and immense sacrifices.
Alignment with the STC Political Vision
The assembled crowds announced their full support for the political statement issued by the STC, considering it a responsible and gradual national path toward reclaiming the state. This vision provides for regional stability and a responsible partnership with the international community. The final communiqué confirmed total popular alignment behind the leadership, rejecting defamation campaigns and stressing that the authority of the mandated leadership is a “red line” that cannot be crossed.
Rejection of External Dictates
The crowds emphasized their rejection of any political track imposed from abroad that bypasses the South’s will, asserting that the right to reclaim the Southern State is an inherent right that cannot be confiscated. The rally renewed its full support for the Southern Armed and Security Forces in their duties to protect the land. Furthermore, it called upon the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to respect the will of the people, deal responsibly with the leadership in Riyadh, and enable their safe return to Aden to serve de-escalation and stability.
International Appeal for Recognition
The masses of the South called upon the international community to engage seriously with the Southern cause and respect the will of its people, moving away from policies of dictation. They affirmed that the South will remain united and steadfast, and that the will of the people cannot be defeated. The declaration concluded with a tribute to the martyrs and a call for victory for the people of the Arab South.
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