Sana'a: Sana'a University held an intellectual seminar on Tuesday on British colonial crimes in southern Yemen, as part of the 'Academics Toward al-Quds' series and in conjunction with the 30 November Independence Day. University President Dr. Mohammed al-Bukhaiti said the event reflects the university's commitment to preserving national memory, exposing colonial crimes, and strengthening public awareness amid ongoing regional information battles.
According to Yemen News Agency, Assistant University rector for Centers Affairs Dr. Zaid al-Warith stressed that the anniversary is not merely a historical occasion but a reminder of the sacrifices made by Yemenis who confronted British rule with resilience and faith. He said the seminar highlights the link between past and present and reinforces the nation's ability to resist all forms of external domination.
The seminar, attended by deans, researchers, and faculty members, featured four papers covering British exploitation, repressive measures in Aden, cultural conditions under colonial rule, and examples of resistance, including the struggles of Mujahid Khalifa Abdullah Khalifa.
Participants called for continued unity in confronting current challenges and for drawing lessons from the struggle for independence, noting that the departure of the last British soldier on November 30, 1967, remains a powerful symbol of freedom and national sovereignty.