Aden the capital Commemorates Fourth Anniversary of the Passing of Amin Saleh, the Architect of the Southern Project
SMA NEWS – ADEN THE CAPITAL
The capital, Aden, witnessed an event of commemorating the fourth anniversary of the passing of the great southern thinker and activist, Amin Saleh Mohammed, one of the most prominent founders of the Southern Movement and the Southern Transitional Council. The event was held under the slogan: “Let this anniversary be a launching pad for consolidating the principles of reconciliation and tolerance and strengthening true national partnership.”
The ceremony, held under the generous patronage of the deceased’s family, began with a recitation of verses from the Holy Quran and the Southern national anthem. Mr. Ali Al-Kathiri, a member of the Southern Transitional Council’s Presidency, delivered a speech in which he saluted the family and relatives of the deceased, praising his prominent role as one of the architects of the revolution of the people of the South and a veteran leader who contributed his thought and struggle to the southern liberation process.
Al-Kathiri emphasized that the late Amin Saleh was one of the actual founders of the Southern Transitional Council, both as an idea and a political framework. He was known for his wisdom, balance, and commitment to consolidating the values of dialogue and harmony and strengthening southern national unity, as a cornerstone on the path to achieving the independence of the South as a state and identity.
Al-Kathiri said, “The passing of this inspiring leader represents a great loss at a time when we are still in dire need of his wisdom, values, and political and militant school. Today, in light of the increasing challenges, we must remember the lives of the freedom fighters, foremost among them Amin Saleh, to confront attempts to circumvent the will of the people of the South and weaken their cause.”
For his part, the son of the deceased, Mustafa Amin Saleh, delivered a speech in which he thanked everyone who contributed, supported, and attended the commemoration of this anniversary. He affirmed his commitment to continuing the path of struggle charted by his father, praying for mercy and forgiveness for him and for all the southern martyrs.
The son of the deceased said: “We are at a critical stage in the history of the South, as the Council must be seriously prepared to lead the struggle with our brothers in the North with full responsibility and competence. We must also pay great attention to the governorates of Hadhramaut, Al-Mahra, and Shabwa by selecting effective revolutionary tools dedicated to this goal.”
The ceremony concluded with presenting a documentary film that covered prominent moments in the life of the deceased, from his birth until his death, including the stages of his struggle since 1994, and his contributions to building the Southern Independence Project. The film included documented testimonies from figures who witnessed his struggle.
The event was attended by several members of the Transitional Council’s Presidency, heads of auxiliary bodies, members of the National Assembly, leaders in the government and local authorities, and a large crowd of citizens and fans of the deceased.
It is worth noting that the activist Amin Saleh Mohammed is considered one of the most prominent southern national figures. He contributed to igniting the revolution of the people of the south and established the first movement against the occupation in 1997 through the “Popular Solidarity Committees.” He was a founding member of the Supreme Council for the Peaceful Movement.
He also participated in the founding of the Southern Transitional Council in 2017, contributing to the formulation of its vision and objectives. He was known for his deep devotion to the southern cause and his dedication to serving it without seeking position or gain.
