Aden (South24 Center)

Cities and governorates across South Yemen witnessed two days of widespread public events, on Saturday (November 29) and Sunday (November 30), commemorating the 58th anniversary of South Yemen's independence from British occupation, amid significant official and popular attendance -- highlighting the growing national momentum associated with this annual occasion.

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In the presence of Al-Zubaidi, a military parade in Al-Sahat alearud (Showground) in the capital, Aden, in celebration of Independence Day, November 30.#south24 pic.twitter.com/SFtTcUEtUQ

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In capital Aden, a major military parade was held Sunday morning featuring numerous units of the Southern Armed Forces at the parade grounds in Khormaksar City, attended by Southern Transitional Council President and Presidential Leadership Council member Major General Aidrous Al-Zubaidi, and Yemeni Defense Minister Mohsen Al-Daari.

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From the military parade of the Southern Armed Forces in Khormaksar, Aden, attended by Presidential Council member Aidaroos Al-Zubaidi, the Minister of Defense, and senior leadership.#south24pic.twitter.com/z0WhjAMkHb

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In Shabwa Governorate, the Cultural Center theater in Ataq City hosted a speech ceremony with participation from political, tribal, and student figures, marked by notable women's attendance according to a South24 correspondent.

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Shabwa witnesses a speech ceremony on the occasion of the November 30 Independence Day anniversary at the Ataq Cultural Center theater.#south24 pic.twitter.com/yDBxzo0JLt

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Abyan Governorate witnessed a public procession on Saturday in Al-Mahfad District as part of the celebrations, while Al-Dhalea commemorated the occasion with a speech ceremony at Sheikh Mohammed Zayed School, involving local activists and youth.

In Hadramout, large crowds set out Sunday morning from the cities of Al-Shihr and Al-Hami and adjacent areas in a convoy of over 90 vehicles heading toward Seiyun City to participate in the central event.

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Convoys from Ash-Shihr and Al-Hami, comprising over 90 vehicles, depart towards Seiyun to participate in the November 30 Independence Day anniversary event.#south24 pic.twitter.com/8oO7vPTKck

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This coincided with intensive preparations in the city to receive additional delegations arriving from various districts, with continued influx of tribal and student processions toward the celebration square expected to draw large attendance throughout the day.

These movements precede a major anticipated event this afternoon to celebrate the anniversary, occurring amid a tense political and security context recently witnessed in Hadramout.

The celebrations coincided with security tensions in the governorate, following the Second Military Region's announcement that company protection forces and PetroMasila facilities had been attacked, according to its statement, by groups affiliated to Sheikh Amr bin Habrish, the ousted president of the Hadramout Tribal Alliance (HTA).

The Regional Command warned of the danger of escalation affecting the oil facilities, considered among the country's most vital assets, stating that such actions "threaten Hadramout's security and harm the national economy."

The Second Military Region confirmed its intention to take strict measures to protect PetroMasila facilities and oil fields, calling for peaceful resolution of disputes and urging citizens to unite in preserving the governorate's security and stability during this sensitive phase.

In the same context, the Public Prosecution in Hadramout issued compulsory arrest warrants against Sheikh Amr bin Habrish and "Hadramout Protection Forces" commander Mubarak Al-Awbathani, charging them with committing acts punishable by law.