Barran Press
Armed militants loyal to the Southern Transitional Council (STC) stormed a youth celebration in Aden, the temporary capital of Yemen, on Sunday, August 12, 2024. The event was organized by the youth sector of the recognized Yemeni government's Ministry of Youth and Sports.
"Barran Press" correspondent reported that STC supporters stormed a hall where the third edition of the "Active Youth Forum" was being held, claiming that the event was being supported by President of the Presidential Leadership Council, Rashad Al-Alimi.
The correspondent explained that the militants, who stormed the "Al-Fakhma" hall, prevented the event from taking place. They chanted slogans against Al-Alimi and Yemeni unity, while also expressing support for a separate Southern state.
The correspondent noted that the forum organizers were taken aback by the sudden intrusion, as this was the third year of the event, which is held publicly and has well-known preparatory committees. The incident effectively halted any youth activities in the capital, Aden.
"Barran Press" obtained video footage showing the militants vandalizing the hall, chanting slogans against the President of the Presidential Leadership Council, and tearing down the event banner, which featured a picture of Rashad Al-Alimi as the official sponsor.
It is worth noting that the Ministry of Youth and Sports had previously held the "Active Youth Forum" in August 2022, with a pause in the past year. The forum is held annually to coincide with International Youth Day, celebrated on August 12th.