South Arabia
Statement issued by Sheikhs, Dignitaries and Social Personalities of Socotra Archipelago, June 24th 2020
[su_label type=”info”]SMA NEWS / SOCOTRA[/su_label][su_spacer size=”10″] [su_dropcap]I[/su_dropcap]n the midst of the developments which Socotra Archipelago witnessed recently and its related results, which concern the society of Socotra with all its categories and social, cultural, political, and tribal components, that are met in common and fixed goals, and represented in the safety and security of the governorate of Socotra Archipelago and the reinforcement of cohesion and interconnection of the social bonds. So in front of these developments, the Sheikhs, dignitaries and social personalities have called on Wednesday June 24th 2020, to a meeting in the capital of Socotra governorate- Hadibu -to determine their collective and clear position towards these developments, their connection, correlation and convictions, which are as follows:
1- The conferees confirm that the recent events witnessed in Socotra governorate on Friday, June 20th , are a natural result, an objective measure, and a legitimate right that reflects the wills, aspirations and desires of the people of Socotra Archipelago, which they repeatedly expressed through their popular demonstrations that demanded for the dismissal of the governor, and correction of the institutional work, removal of disruptive and exotic aspects like the armed manifestations, the militarization of cities, the kidnappings, arrests, assassinations, which reached to dangerous turns , and such acts imposed them to stand in front of all these disturbances , and so the last step came to represent a natural outlet, an objective solution, and a necessary treatment for the crisis situations that arose in Socotra governorate through the repressive practices, dangerous behaviors, and grave violations that undermined the security and stability and threatened the lives of the citizens, which were resulted of the erroneous policy of the governor Ramzi Mahrous and penetration of the extremist Brotherhood movement, who is charged to implement the suspicious Qatari and Turkish agenda by employing and exploiting his authority to create a contrary reality that is inconsistent with the nature, culture and identity of Socotra society .
2 – As the conferees affirm on the legitimacy of the measures taken on Friday and considered them an urgent necessity, for the correction of the path, the rectification of the situation and the return of the governorate to its normal position consistent with the attitude of the people of Socotra, who expressed their appreciation, gratitude and blessing to the forces of the 1st Brigade, Marine Infantry and all the police and security units that created the situation that establishes stability, security, coexistence, love and peace and restores the island to its natural reality which is known to the world.
3- The conferees renew their support and blessing for the decision of the Self-Administration, announced by the Southern Transitional Council, headed by Commander Aidaroos Qasem Al-Zubaidi, and bless the decision of appointing Eng. Rafat Ali Ibrahim as head of the Self-Administration of the governorate of Socotra Archipelago, who is trustworthy, and they praise the efforts that are exerted to normalize the situation, and issuing the general amnesty for the deceived people, and the works to restore security and stability as it was in the past.
4- The conferees praise the efforts of the duty forces 808 of the Arab Coalition led by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its role in establishing security and stability and dealing with the recent repercussions with full responsibility and wisdom, which contributed to save the governorate from slipping towards dangerous scenarios.
5- The conferees value the humanitarian efforts of the United Arab Emirates through Sheikh Khalifa Foundation for Humanitarian work and its continuous support in the social, service and development fields in Socotra.
6- The conferees salute the honorable stands of the people of Socotra, who expressed their declared and clear attitudes through demonstrations and festivals that expressed their demands and aspirations in all the centers and regions of Socotra governorate. They also salute all the military forces that joined and expressed their firm standing behind the will of the people of Socotra.
7- The conferees affirm their adherence to these great gains that have been achieved by the patience, determination and wills of the brave and honorable people of Socotra archipelago to preserve and contribute to its consolidation and restoring hope to the people of the governorate in a bright future based on building, development and stability and considering the foregoing past will not return.
Issued by the extended meeting of Sheikhs, Dignitaries, and Social Personalities of Socotra Archipelago.
1- The conferees confirm that the recent events witnessed in Socotra governorate on Friday, June 20th , are a natural result, an objective measure, and a legitimate right that reflects the wills, aspirations and desires of the people of Socotra Archipelago, which they repeatedly expressed through their popular demonstrations that demanded for the dismissal of the governor, and correction of the institutional work, removal of disruptive and exotic aspects like the armed manifestations, the militarization of cities, the kidnappings, arrests, assassinations, which reached to dangerous turns , and such acts imposed them to stand in front of all these disturbances , and so the last step came to represent a natural outlet, an objective solution, and a necessary treatment for the crisis situations that arose in Socotra governorate through the repressive practices, dangerous behaviors, and grave violations that undermined the security and stability and threatened the lives of the citizens, which were resulted of the erroneous policy of the governor Ramzi Mahrous and penetration of the extremist Brotherhood movement, who is charged to implement the suspicious Qatari and Turkish agenda by employing and exploiting his authority to create a contrary reality that is inconsistent with the nature, culture and identity of Socotra society .
2 – As the conferees affirm on the legitimacy of the measures taken on Friday and considered them an urgent necessity, for the correction of the path, the rectification of the situation and the return of the governorate to its normal position consistent with the attitude of the people of Socotra, who expressed their appreciation, gratitude and blessing to the forces of the 1st Brigade, Marine Infantry and all the police and security units that created the situation that establishes stability, security, coexistence, love and peace and restores the island to its natural reality which is known to the world.
3- The conferees renew their support and blessing for the decision of the Self-Administration, announced by the Southern Transitional Council, headed by Commander Aidaroos Qasem Al-Zubaidi, and bless the decision of appointing Eng. Rafat Ali Ibrahim as head of the Self-Administration of the governorate of Socotra Archipelago, who is trustworthy, and they praise the efforts that are exerted to normalize the situation, and issuing the general amnesty for the deceived people, and the works to restore security and stability as it was in the past.
4- The conferees praise the efforts of the duty forces 808 of the Arab Coalition led by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its role in establishing security and stability and dealing with the recent repercussions with full responsibility and wisdom, which contributed to save the governorate from slipping towards dangerous scenarios.
5- The conferees value the humanitarian efforts of the United Arab Emirates through Sheikh Khalifa Foundation for Humanitarian work and its continuous support in the social, service and development fields in Socotra.
6- The conferees salute the honorable stands of the people of Socotra, who expressed their declared and clear attitudes through demonstrations and festivals that expressed their demands and aspirations in all the centers and regions of Socotra governorate. They also salute all the military forces that joined and expressed their firm standing behind the will of the people of Socotra.
7- The conferees affirm their adherence to these great gains that have been achieved by the patience, determination and wills of the brave and honorable people of Socotra archipelago to preserve and contribute to its consolidation and restoring hope to the people of the governorate in a bright future based on building, development and stability and considering the foregoing past will not return.
Issued by the extended meeting of Sheikhs, Dignitaries, and Social Personalities of Socotra Archipelago.
