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The head of the Presidential Leadership Council, Rashad al-Alimi, directed the formation of a joint high-level investigation committee comprising the Ministry of Interior, the State Security apparatus, and military intelligence, in coordination with the local authority in Hadramawt, to investigate the circumstances of the assassination of journalist Muhammad Aidah, correspondent for the channels "Al Arabiya" and "Al Hadath", following an explosion that targeted his vehicle in the city of Mukalla. Al-Alimi reviewed, during a call with a member of the Presidential Leadership Council and governor of Hadramawt Salem al-Khanbashi, the preliminary reports regarding the incident and the measures taken to track down the perpetrators, praising the speed of response by the government, local authority, and security and military agencies since the first hours of the crime. Al-Alimi affirmed that the state will spare no effort in pursuing the perpetrators of the crime and those behind it, emphasizing the continuation of investigations until all circumstances related to it are revealed, with directives to provide full care for the family of the deceased... For more | https://almasdaronline.com/articles/345980

Official and political stances have followed the assassination of journalist Muhammad Aidha, correspondent for the "Al Arabiya" and "Al Hadath" channels, in an explosion that targeted his vehicle in the city of Mukalla. A member of the Presidential Leadership Council and governor of Hadramawt Salem Al-Khanbashi mourned the deceased, directing the opening of an urgent investigation to reveal the circumstances of the crime and identify those involved in it. Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Shaia Al-Zindani also made a call to the Minister of Interior to follow up on the incident, directing full support for investigation efforts and mobilizing the necessary capabilities to uncover the perpetrators and those involved, emphasizing that targeting journalists represents an assault on societal values, freedom of media work, and the rule of law. For its part, the Hadramawt Tribes Alliance and the Hadramawt Gathering Conference, in a joint statement, said that Aidha's assassination necessitates a comprehensive reassessment of the security and military situation in the governorate, addressing shortcomings and existing imbalances, and taking firm measures against any elements proven to be linked to parties or agendas that threaten Hadramawt's security and stability. For its part, the "dissolved" Southern Transitional Council considered the incident of Aidha's assassination "an indicator of the growing danger of terrorist groups" in Mukalla and the coast of Hadramawt... For more | https://almasdaronline.com/articles/345976

The Yemeni Journalists Syndicate condemned the assassination of colleague Muhammad Aidah, correspondent for Al Arabiya and Al Hadath channels, following the detonation of his car with an explosive device in the city of Mukalla, and considered the crime a blatant assault on press freedom and the entire media work entity. The Syndicate affirmed that the crime does not target Muhammad Aidah alone, but journalism as a whole, noting that it comes within a pattern of repeated criminal acts that previously targeted journalists in Yemen through similar operations. The Syndicate said the crime reflects a dangerous reality that makes Yemen an unsafe environment for journalistic work, recalling that colleague Muhammad Aidah was forced to leave Sanaa years ago following persecution by the Houthi militia and the siege of his former workplace at Al Hurra channel. The Syndicate demanded that the security and judicial authorities in Hadramawt and the competent bodies in the Yemeni government open an urgent, transparent, and independent investigation to uncover the circumstances of the crime, identify those involved in it, and bring them to justice, warning against the continuation of a policy of impunity. https://almasdaronline.com/articles/345972

A correspondent for the channels "Al-Arabiya" and "Al-Hadath" in Hadramawt Governorate, journalist Muhammad Aidha, was assassinated on Wednesday evening following the explosion of an improvised explosive device planted in his car as it passed through Sixtieth Street in the city of Mukalla, which resulted in him sustaining severe injuries from which he died after being transferred to Ibn Sina Hospital, according to consistent sources. Local sources told "Al-Masdar Online" that the explosive device detonated this evening while Aidha was in his car, noting that medical teams attempted to provide him aid, but he died from his injuries a short time after arriving at the hospital. The incident sparked widespread shock in media and journalistic circles, while security authorities have not yet issued any official statement regarding the circumstances of the operation or the party behind it. Journalistic sources close to the victim said that Muhammad Aidha had received repeated threats over the past period, and Hadramawt Security Administration had informed him, about a month ago, of the existence of a threat targeting him. The sources added that the explosion occurred after he dropped off family members at home and returned to get into his car, where the explosive device was planted beneath the driver's seat, noting that Aidha left a son and three daughters. For more | https://almasdaronline.com/articles/345962

The death of Muhammad Aidha, correspondent for the channels "Al-Arabiya" and "Al-Hadath", succumbing to serious injuries he sustained from the explosion of an explosive device planted in his car in the city of #Mukalla, capital of #Hadramawt Governorate, eastern #Yemen

Death of Mohammed Aidha, correspondent for Al-Arabiya and Al-Hadath channels, as a result of his injury from an explosion of an improvised explosive device planted in his car in the city of #Mukalla, coast of #Hadramawt governorate.

Local sources: an explosive device detonates in the car of Mohammed Aidha, a correspondent for Al-Arabiya and Al-Hadath channels, on one of the streets of the city of #Mukalla on the coast of #Hadramawt governorate

Three soldiers from the "Zaraniq" forces (Second Brigade) were killed as a result of intensive mortar shelling launched by Houthi militia on their positions on the Hays front south of Hudaydah Governorate. Local and field sources told Almasdar Online that the killed were: Kamal Issa Rahim, Ali Abdo Krisi, and Badr al-Ruwayi. This attack comes amid ongoing military escalation carried out by the militia for weeks using drones and artillery in an attempt to achieve field breakthroughs in the area. For more | https://almasdaronline.com/articles/345939

Al-Dhalea Governor Ahmad Qaid Al-Quba participated in a funeral procession for three of the victims of the tragedy that claimed the lives of five children following the explosion of a war remnant in the village of Al-Raibi in the #Hajar area north of the governorate. Al-Quba said during the funeral that the continued fall of civilian victims, especially children, due to mines and war remnants represents a humanitarian crime that requires strengthening mine-clearance efforts and decontaminating affected areas, reaffirming the local authority's commitment to following up on the conditions of the victims' families and providing them with possible support. #Al-Dhalea

The city of al-Khawkhah (south of Hodeidah Governorate) witnessed today, Sunday, the funeral of the body of one of the officers of the 13th Infantry Brigade "First Zaraniqa," with the participation of military leadership. The leadership of the 13th Infantry Brigade mourned the killing of Salman Tamen (company commander), Asil Abbas, and Tawfiq al-Ameri, affirming in a statement that "the three were killed while performing their national duty on the front lines, in confrontation with the Houthis". Clashes had erupted at dawn on Saturday on the Hays front following an infiltration attempt carried out by the Houthi militia... For more | https://almasdaronline.com/articles/345807

Four children were killed and eight others were wounded with serious injuries in a horrific incident that occurred in a village in Qaatabah district north of the "Hajar" area, which is part of al-Dhale'e governorate center in central Yemen, following the explosion of a war remnant projectile among children while they were playing. Al-Masdar Online's correspondent reported from local and medical sources that the four—including three girls—were killed immediately due to shrapnel from the violent explosion, while the condition of some of the eight wounded was described as extremely critical, as they were evacuated to Sanah field hospital to receive medical care. The sources clarified that the children (aged between 6 and 14 years) found the projectile in one of the suburbs near their village "al-Raibi," and while moving it, it exploded, resulting in a tragedy in the area... For more | https://almasdaronline.com/articles/345800

The British Maritime Trade Operations authority "UKMTO" said it received a report of an attempt by a small boat carrying five armed men to approach an oil tanker 50 nautical miles southeast of the city of #Al-Shihr in #Hadramawt Governorate, before the vessel executed evasive maneuvers and changed course, continuing its journey safely to its destination port. The authority added, in a warning issued on Sunday bearing the number "072-26", that the tanker's crew reported that the boat appeared to be attempting to board the vessel, which prompted the crew to execute evasive maneuvers and move away from its course, affirming that the vessel and its crew are safe. It noted that the competent authorities are investigating the circumstances of the incident, reiterating its call to transiting vessels to exercise caution and report any suspicious activities. The report comes in the context of a series of security warnings issued by the British authority over the past weeks regarding maritime passages near Yemen, the most recent of which was on June 10, when it announced receiving a report of a small boat carrying six armed men approaching a cargo ship 88 nautical miles southwest of Balhaf in #Shabwah Governorate, followed by an exchange of gunfire with the armed security team on board the vessel before the boat withdrew, preceded by repeated warnings in May of armed boats and suspicious activities in the Gulf of Aden and near #Socotra Island, amid continued concerns about the security of international navigation in the region. https://almasdaronline.com/articles/345769

The Coast Guard Service said that the tension witnessed around its headquarters in #Al-Tawahi erupted following the arrival of a committee tasked by the Interior Minister accompanied by military personnel and armored vehicles to implement procedures related to an administrative assignment decision, affirming that its leadership informed the committee of higher directives requiring the halt of the decision's implementation and related procedures, while welcoming the committee's entry and stipulating that military vehicles remain outside the headquarters. The service accused some military elements accompanying the committee of attempting to storm its headquarters by force, noting that it fired shots in the air and used various weapons in the vicinity of the site, which led to a state of tension before the force withdrew, affirming at the same time that work within the service continued normally and without any disruptions. The Coast Guard Service affirmed that what occurred is not related to professional or administrative disagreements within the institution, but rather to procedures that did not take into account the specificity of its work as a specialized security institution, pointing out that the incident resulted in the cancellation of a visit by an ambassador of a friendly country and the suspension of training programs with the participation of international experts, while emphasizing the continuation of work and adherence to legal and institutional frameworks. #Aden More details: https://almasdaronline.com/articles/345705

Armed men attempt to seize tanker in Gulf of Aden Unknown armed men attempted to seize a product tanker in the Gulf of Aden.

Armed clashes broke out today, Sunday, in the al-Tawahi district of the temporary capital #Aden between forces from the Giants Brigades and military police, and others affiliated with the "dissolved" Transitional Council, over a dispute regarding control of the Coast Guard headquarters, following a movement by a Giants force to take over the headquarters from the force stationed there, according to what local sources told "Almasdar Online". The confrontations sparked concern among residents, coinciding with armed deployment and security alert in the vicinity of the headquarters, while no official body has issued any clarification regarding the circumstances of the incident or the reasons for the outbreak of clashes. https://almasdaronline.com/articles/345691

Four soldiers from government forces were killed, including a company commander, during the thwarting of two infiltration attempts carried out by Houthi militia on the Dhabab front in Taiz governorate and south of Al-Hudaydah governorate, according to military sources and the media center of the Taiz axis. The media center of the Taiz axis said that army forces thwarted an offensive infiltration attempt carried out by elements of the Houthi militia toward military positions on the Dhabab front, west of Taiz city, which led to the outbreak of violent clashes between the two sides. According to military media, Second Lieutenant Ayman Abdullah, from the 17th Infantry Brigade, was killed while repelling the attack, while a military source confirmed that army forces completely foiled the infiltration attempt and prevented militia elements from achieving any field advancement, after inflicting human and material losses on them and forcing the remaining elements to flee. On the fronts south of Al-Hudaydah governorate, military sources told "Al-Masdar Online" of the killing of a company commander and two soldiers from the Zaraniqa forces at dawn today, Saturday, while repelling an infiltration attempt carried out by Houthi militia. The sources said that the clashes broke out following the detection of movements by the Iran-backed Houthi militia and its attempt to push elements to infiltrate toward elevated positions near the contact lines, noting that units from the 13th Infantry Brigade "First Zaraniqa" belonging to the First Infantry Division clashed with the infiltrating elements and forced them to retreat and flee after inflicting losses in lives and equipment. The sources added that the clashes resulted in the killing of company commander Second Lieutenant Salman Salem Tamen and two other soldiers from the 13th Infantry Brigade while repelling the Houthi attack. almasdaronline.com/articles/345656