Tensions have sharply escalated in the city of Mukalla, the capital of Yemen’s Hadramout province, following armed clashes between security forces and gunmen, amid a growing exchange of accusations between local authorities and political and tribal actors—highlighting a fragile security situation that threatens stability in the region.
According to official statements, the unrest began with groups taking to the streets and organizing unauthorized protests, coinciding with a limited security deployment carried out by military and police forces to secure the city and protect key facilities.
Local authorities and the security committee said the deployment was “limited and lawful,” aimed at ..
