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Governor of Taiz Announces Liberation of Eight Strategic Districts Ending 12-Year Hardship

Taiz:The Governor of Taiz, Ahmed Al-Masawi, has declared a significant milestone in the governorate's history, announcing the liberation of eight strategic districts, marking the end of 12 years of hardship and fragmentation attempts. In a statement to the Yemeni News Agency (Saba), Al-Masawi emphasized the transformation achieved through the bravery of the Yemeni Armed Forces and the support of Taiz's citizens.

According to Yemen News Agency, the liberated districts include Al-Mokha, Dhubab, Al-Ma'afar, Al-Mawasit, Al-Shamaytein, Jabal Habashi, Al-Salu, Sami', Al-Masrakh, Mawza, and Al-Wazi'iyah. These areas, once used as bases by Saudi reinforcements, are now fully secured. Al-Masawi highlighted the collapse of Saudi-backed mercenary forces, noting the remnant forces are confined to narrow city center neighborhoods.

Governor Al-Masawi addressed the public jubilation following the Armed Forces' victories, condemning the destabilizing efforts of groups like the Islah Party and foreign mercenaries. He reaffirmed Taiz's role as a symbol of Yemeni national identity and resistance to foreign agendas, describing the Saudi regime's mercenary tactics as failed.

He further revealed the involvement of foreign elements in past conflicts, including a Saudi prince linked to Al-Qaeda. Additionally, he criticized the mercenary forces for closing key roads, affecting over four million residents, while praising the Armed Forces for reopening most routes.

Al-Masawi promised continued efforts to restore normalcy, emphasizing the importance of state institutions in serving citizens and maintaining law and order. He condemned the aggression forces for targeting vital resources and called for sparing residential areas from conflict.

The governor assured the flow of essential supplies to all areas, denouncing the actions of groups hindering this process. He reiterated the availability of a general amnesty to promote peace, encouraging former adversaries to reintegrate and contribute to national development.

In conclusion, Al-Masawi called on Taiz's residents to resist Saudi propaganda and unite for the governorate's true interests, asserting Taiz's enduring legacy as a beacon of Yemeni patriotism and resilience.