News - Yemen: Hadramout Governor Major General Luqman Baras has revealed the worsening humanitarian and economic crisis in the province under Saudi-Emirati occupation, warning of growing public anger against foreign-backed exploitation schemes.  

In an exclusive interview with Almasirah Net, Baras accused the Saudi-Emirati coalition of serving as colonial tools for the U.S. and Britain, plundering Yemen’s resources while imposing severe living conditions on civilians.  

"Saudi Arabia is essentially a British-American colony, managed by foreign experts and mercenaries," he said. "Their expansionist ambitions target resource-rich regions like Hadramout, where oil was discovered even before Saudi Arabia’s own reserves."

He highlighted historical attempts by Riyadh to annex Hadramout, including bribing local figures and sponsoring armed militias. However, resistance from Yemeni patriots has repeatedly thwarted these plans.  

Baras condemned the coalition for creating artificial divisions, suppressing dissent through espionage, and manipulating local conflicts. Yet, he noted, "Public awareness is growing, and protests demanding the occupiers' expulsion are spreading."

"The occupiers promised to turn Hadramout into ‘another Dubai,’ but instead, they’ve brought ruin," Baras said.  

"Our strength lies in resistance. Victory comes from Allah, and no matter how few we are, we will prevail."