Sana'a - Saba:
Foreign Minister and Minister of Expatriates Affairs, Jamal Amer, met on Saturday with Major General Ali Hussein Al-Houthi, Deputy Minister of the Interior for the Security and Intelligence Sector, and Major General Mohammed Al-Hakim, Head of the Immigration, Passports, and Nationality Authority.
During the meeting, Minister Amer was briefed on the unilateral measures taken by the "mercenary government," which were described as dangerous separatist steps that directly threaten the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of the Republic of Yemen. These include the recent imposition of a new identification card, which was viewed as a deliberate move aimed at reinforcing political division and undermining national cohesion.
The meeting also discussed a number of restrictive measures imposed by the mercenary government designed to complicate and hinder the lives of citizens—especially those residing in the liberated provinces. One such measure includes limitations on issuing police clearance certificates required for Yemenis seeking employment abroad.
The talks addressed ways to deal with the illegal status of refugees and undocumented migrants currently residing in Yemen, emphasizing the need to regulate their presence in accordance with national laws and relevant procedures.
Minister Amer reaffirmed his deep concern and close monitoring of these escalatory actions, which have already been raised at various political levels, including with the UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy to Yemen and his office—who bears responsibility for de-escalation efforts. He stressed the importance of halting these unilateral moves, describing them as continued escalations that jeopardize peace and stability efforts.
He noted that an official letter had been sent to the UN Secretary-General, holding the international community accountable for the consequences of actions taken by the Aden-based government appointed by Riyadh. These actions, he said, threaten Yemen’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity—principles affirmed and supported by relevant UN Security Council resolutions that guide the mandate of the UN Envoy.
For his part, the Deputy Minister of Interior warned of the serious security implications of the new ID card system, particularly because its main database is reportedly located in the aggressor state of Saudi Arabia. This, he said, raises grave concerns regarding the security and privacy of Yemeni citizens’ data and its potential misuse for hostile purposes.
The meeting concluded with a reaffirmation of Sana'a’s firm stance rejecting all attempts to divide Yemen or undermine its national sovereignty. The officials called on the international community to fulfill its responsibilities in safeguarding Yemen’s unity and stability.
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