Riyadh Bajari

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Hadhramaut, The Valley of Death

REPORTS - 8 days ago

 A Shocking Incident of Brutality

South Eye | Report - Exclusive

A tragic incident has once again highlighted the volatile situation in Hadhramaut, where three soldiers from the Yemeni First Military Region, affiliated with northern forces, brutally assaulted a local Hadhrami citizen, Riyadh Bajari. The attack, carried out using blunt objects, resulted in severe injuries that led to his hospitalization. Unfortunately, he succumbed to his wounds and passed away.

This brutal act has sparked widespread outrage among the people of Hadhramaut and the broader southern community, who see it as yet another example of the ongoing repression and violence perpetrated by northern forces stationed in the region. The First Military Region, long accused of abuses and suppressing the rights of the local population, remains a major point of contention between southern forces and the Yemeni Northern government.

For years, Hadhramaut has been under the control of the First Military Region, whose leadership remains dominated by northern officers. Many Hadhramis view this military presence as an occupation rather than a legitimate security force. Calls for their withdrawal have intensified, with growing demands for local Hadhrami forces (Elite forces) to take full control of security operations in the region.

The killing of Riyadh Bajari is not an isolated incident. Reports of human rights violations, harassment, and suppression of Hadhrami citizens by these forces have been mounting. The region has witnessed a series of violent encounters, arbitrary arrests, and incidents of excessive force used against civilians, reinforcing the belief that the northern-dominated military presence serves political and strategic interests rather than ensuring security for the local population.

A Call for Justice and Security Reform

The death of Bajari has reignited demands for immediate justice and accountability. Southern activists, local leaders  have condemned the attack, calling for an independent investigation into the circumstances of his death and for those responsible to be held accountable.

This incident also strengthens the argument that Hadhramaut, and the wider South, must be governed by its own people. Many see the continued presence of northern forces in the region as an obstacle to stability, economic growth, and the right of self-determination for the people of the South.

This evidence could mark a turning point in the ongoing struggle for control over Hadhramaut. If justice is not served, tensions will likely escalate, leading to increased resistance against the First Military Region and further pushing the call for local governance and military restructuring.

Hadhramaut, like the rest of the South governorates continue to demand their right to security, stability and freedom from northern military control. The events unfolding in the region serve as a additional reminder of the urgent need for political and military reform, ensuring that Hadhramaut is no longer a {valley of death} but a place where its civilians can live in dignity, safety, and peace.