News - Yemen: Yemen’s September 21 Revolution, led by Ansarullah in 2014, marked a historic turning point that restored national sovereignty, thwarted foreign interference, and elevated Yemen’s strategic and regional role, according to top Yemeni officials, analysts, and political leaders.

Historical Context and Threats

The revolution emerged at a critical juncture when Yemen was on the verge of collapse amid regional and international conspiracies aimed at partitioning the country and undermining its independence. Abdullah al-Nu’ami, member of Ansarullah’s Political Bureau, recalled the pre-revolution chaos, including escalating armed clashes between major political factions, terrorist attacks, assassinations of military officers, and the 2013 assault on the Ministry of Defense. 

Al-Nu’ami stressed that foreign powers—including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the United States—sought to exploit internal divisions and even advance plans to fragment Yemen into six semi-autonomous regions under foreign control.

Restoration of Sovereignty and National Unity

Analyst Wassim Bazzi described the revolution as a “new birth for modern Yemen,” emphasizing its success in reclaiming decision-making independence after decades of foreign tutelage and internal dependency. 

Ambassador Abdullah Ali Sabri highlighted that the uprising corrected historical deviations from previous revolutions, which had been undermined by Gulf initiatives, the so-called “Group of Ten” countries, and US interference. 

Deputy Minister Abdullah al-Washali noted that the revolution was purely popular, rooted in Yemen’s values, and resisted external tutelage, restoring national dignity and promoting just causes, foremost among them the Palestinian struggle.

Peaceful Governance and Popular Participation

Officials emphasized that the revolution was not only about liberation but also about fostering peace and partnership. Sabri recalled that the Peace and Partnership Agreement, brokered by the UN and signed by all major parties, sought to create a unified government while promoting inclusive governance. 

The revolution avoided punitive measures against political rivals and integrated citizens into maintaining stability, turning the army and security institutions into genuine representatives of the people, according to al-Washali.

Legacy and Lessons

Leaders and analysts concur that the September 21 Revolution redefined Yemen’s identity, reaffirmed its historical and religious heritage, and demonstrated that sovereignty must be earned through popular unity, strategic leadership, and moral conviction. Its success in resisting external pressures has made Yemen a model of national resilience and a voice for oppressed peoples in the Arab and Islamic world.

The revolution continues to influence Yemen’s domestic trajectory and regional posture, amid ongoing confrontations with the Israeli enemy and foreign-backed coalitions in the Red Sea, cementing the uprising’s role as a sovereign and liberationist movement in the modern Middle East.

The September 21 Revolution, led by Ansarullah in 2014, toppled Yemen’s former government and ended years of US tutelage over the country’s decision-making. Since 2015, Yemen has faced a devastating US-Saudi-led military intervention. The war, now in its second decade, has entrenched Ansarullah as the dominant force in northern Yemen, while Yemen’s alignment with the Palestinian cause and its confrontations with the Israeli enemy in the Red Sea have given the revolution a regional dimension.