Sana'a:Shura Council Speaker Mohammed Al-Aidarous has sent a briefing note to Mohamed Ould Errachid, President of Morocco's House of Councillors and the Association of Senates, Shura Councils, and Equivalent Councils in Africa, the Arab World, and the Islamic World, as well as to the Association's leaders and members. The note outlines the contents of a message from President of the Supreme Political Council Field Marshal Mahdi Al-Mashat to the Yemeni people and the Islamic nation regarding developments related to the aggression, blockade, and peace process.
According to Yemen News Agency, the communication reflects the Yemeni Shura Council's commitment to strengthening engagement and consultation with its parliamentary counterparts. It aims to keep them informed of the latest military, political, and humanitarian developments concerning Yemen, promote information exchange, and enable parliamentary diplomacy to contribute to efforts toward a just peace, respect for state sovereignty, and the rights of nations.
The note reviewed the points raised in Al-Mashat's message concerning the repercussions of the aggression and blockade imposed on Yemen since March 26, 2015. It highlighted the extensive destruction of civilian facilities and infrastructure, the human and material losses, and the severe humanitarian and economic suffering. It also stressed the need to end the aggression and blockade and provide compensation for the damage inflicted on the Yemeni people.
The briefing said the presidential message detailed the Saudi regime's military mobilization and aggressive intentions in recent months, culminating in an escalation on July 13. This included the bombing of Sana'a International Airport to prevent the landing of a plane carrying patients, stranded people, and a Yemeni delegation returning from offering condolences. The note said the attack reinforced the blockade and deepened the suffering of more than 30 million Yemenis.
It added that the developments prompted millions of people to take to public squares, demanding an end to the blockade and the recovery of national resources, including funds intended to pay the salaries of more than one million public employees. In response, the leadership, represented by Sayyed Abdul-Malik Badr al-Din al-Houthi, addressed the public demands by adopting the policy of 'blockade for blockade and escalation for escalation.'
The memorandum said the presidential message outlined crimes attributed to the Saudi regime, including 3,000 airstrikes against Yemen that targeted civilians and resulted in the deaths of more than 562 people, most of them women and children, while the Yemeni army maintained its adherence to the ethics of war.
It further explained that, after failing to repel Yemeni defensive operations, the Saudi regime resorted to what the message described as false claims that Mecca and Medina were being targeted, in an attempt to garner support from the Islamic world. The briefing said these efforts were undermined by awareness among Islamic peoples of the regime's actions and its alleged desecration of sacred sites.
The note also addressed the course of negotiations, existing understandings, and the 2022 roadmap. It said the failure to fulfill commitments, including paying salaries, opening access points, and resolving humanitarian issues, stemmed from the Saudi-led coalition's compliance with American and Zionist dictates aimed at obstructing efforts to lift the blockade. It characterized this as collective punishment of the Yemeni people for their steadfast support for the Palestinian people and their cause.
The message also conveyed Al-Mashat's affirmation that the Yemeni people and their armed forces remain committed to securing their legitimate rights through all available means, in accordance with the principle of 'escalation for escalation and blockade for blockade.' At the same time, it reiterated a commitment to welcoming fair and equitable initiatives that could lead to a serious, comprehensive settlement that ends the aggression and prevents its recurrence.
Regarding Islamic and regional affairs, the memorandum reaffirmed the political leadership's respect for the sanctity of Islamic holy sites in Mecca and Medina, including the Prophet's Mosque. It rejected allegations that these sites were being targeted and urged parties to verify facts before taking positions. It also underscored continued support for the Palestinian people, stronger Islamic solidarity, and the resolution of disputes through dialogue.
On maritime security, the memorandum stressed that navigation through the Bab al-Mandab Strait and the Red Sea remains secure. It asserted that the real threat stems from the militarization of the region and its transformation into an operational theater serving a Zionist agenda. It called for protecting these vital waterways from the risks of military escalation.
The briefing added that Al-Mashat had reaffirmed Yemen's readiness to engage positively with equitable initiatives aimed at ending the aggression and blockade while respecting the country's sovereignty and independence. The message also welcomed the initiative put forward by Al-Azhar Al-Sharif in Egypt and other sincere efforts to bridge differences and end the conflict.
Al-Aidarous called on the Association to circulate the presidential message among its member councils to promote understanding of the nature and suffering associated with the Yemeni cause. He urged them to support genuine efforts to end the aggression, lift the blockade, and address the resulting humanitarian and economic consequences, while prioritizing dialogue and fair political solutions that respect state sovereignty and the dignity of peoples.
He expressed hope that cooperation among the Association's member councils would strengthen prospects for peace, mutual understanding, and solidarity among the peoples of the Islamic world and across the Arab and African regions, on the basis of justice, respect for sovereignty and independence, and the protection of legitimate rights. He reaffirmed Yemen's commitment to its principles and its pursuit of a just and honorable peace.
