Unity in Yemen: Prime Minister warns of colonial threats!

Unity in Yemen: Prime Minister warns of colonial threats!

Prime Minister Ahmed Ghaleb al-Rahwi has highlighted the unity of the Yemeni people as an essential foundation for strength, stability and development. In a recent statement, he expressed concern about hostile colonial projects aimed at dividing Yemen. This happened during a meeting with Dr. Ali Al Yafei, the Minister of Culture and Tourism, who highlighted the upcoming cultural activities to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Republic of Yemen on May 22nd. Al-Rahwi emphasized the national, political and humanitarian dimensions of these celebrations, especially in light of the current aggression and occupation of some areas of the country by foreign forces.

The crimes of the Saudi Arabian occupiers in the occupied territories were also sharply criticized by Al-Rahwi. He called on the government and the movement for constructive change to increase responsibility towards the people, especially in the occupied governorates. Supporting the people of these areas, he said, was of paramount importance. Yemeni values ​​and national identity must be taken into account through cultural activities that are in line with Quranic teachings and the national project led by Sayyid Abdul-Malik Badr ad-Din al-Houthi.

Cultural heritage and national identity

The ability to concentrate 3,000 years of Yemeni history into a short period of time is an immense challenge. Yemen is a region with a complex past, where there is no common history among all parts. Sanaa and the north have different historical developments and cultural influences than al-Mahra and Hadhramaut in the east and Aden in the south. Political unity was rare in Yemen, and the country was not historically a homogeneous political entity but rather a collection of small empires.

The idea of ​​a “natural Yemen” can be traced back to early Islam, and geographical features, such as the sandy Rub al-Khali desert in the north and natural borders in the east, have shaped the country. Political structures were often influenced by religion, dynasties and various ideologies. The current situation facing Yemen is the result of a long history of conflict and power struggles, dating back to the unification of North and South Yemen in 1990 and the civil wars that followed.

The Houthis, which emerged as a resistance movement against the regime in Sanaa, and the Southern Movement (Hirak), which strives for independence, are expressions of the constant struggle for autonomy and identity in a country historically marked by conflict and cultural divergence. Supporting cultural activities such as those called for by Al-Rahwi plays a central role in stabilizing and promoting Yemeni identity, especially in times of aggression and occupation.

Overall, Yemen is a country shaped by its diversity and the challenges of the past. Given the complicated political and social structure, it is essential to promote national and cultural identity to create a more just future for all Yemeni citizens.

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