Sanaa: The Ministry of Culture and Tourism mourned the poet, researcher, and critic Abdul Karim Salem Al-Hanki (Karim Al-Hanki), who passed away at the age of 65 after a life full of contributions to the literary, cultural, and academic arenas.
According to Yemen News Agency, the Ministry praised the qualities and virtues of the deceased Al-Hanki as a poet, academic, writer, critic, and intellectual. He contributed significantly to the Yemeni cultural scene and remained steadfast in his principles and dedication to his homeland. The Ministry highlighted that his passing represents a considerable loss to the country's cultural and educational sectors and the literary scene.
The statement acknowledged Al-Hanki's creative poetic contributions, characterized by his zeal for the homeland, unity, and his stance against aggression and mercenaries. It further noted his prominence as a poet committed to defending the homeland's unity, sovereignty, and achievements.
Al-Hanki's cultural, literary, and academic roles were further recognized through his work as a faculty member at the University of Aden. The Ministry emphasized his pioneering efforts in poetry, his defense of his homeland, and his active involvement in various stages of liberation from subjugation. His contributions to confronting US-Saudi aggression and his support for the Palestinian cause were also highlighted as significant aspects of his life's work.
The Ministry expressed sincere condolences to Al-Hanki's children, family, and colleagues, wishing for divine mercy and forgiveness for the deceased and a place in the afterlife's spacious gardens.
