Security forces fired on protesters in Aden on Saturday as demonstrators voiced outrage over the ongoing collapse of public services, particularly electricity outages exceeding 20 hours daily. Following the incident, the Aden Security Committee announced a ban on all public demonstrations.

The protest, held in Al-Arood Square, saw participants chanting against the deterioration of essential services, including electricity, education, and healthcare. Anger was directed at both the Yemeni government and the Southern Transitional Council (STC), which controls Aden and is part of the governing coalition.

Residents reported that armed individuals believed to be affiliated with the STC fired shots to prevent protesters from leaving the square and to disperse the gathering.

Subsequently, the Aden Security Committee prohibited all future demonstrations, citing the need to ensure peaceful conditions and adherence to legal regulations. In a statement, the committee claimed it had previously facilitated protests and protected participants. However, it accused "infiltrators" in Saturday's demonstration of assaulting security forces, inciting riots, and blocking roads, actions it deemed a threat to public order.

The committee vowed to maintain security and urged public cooperation in reporting suspicious individuals. The incident follows a week of escalating protests in Aden, fueled by dire living conditions and prolonged power cuts, with some demonstrations led by women under the banner "Women's Revolution."

Aden, the interim capital under STC control, is facing a severe decline in services, exacerbated by a fuel shortage that has crippled power generation, leaving residents with minimal electricity supply.