Ahmed Al-Masawi, the acting governor of Taiz, has publicly accused foreign intelligence agencies of orchestrating a “suspicious agenda” aimed at destabilizing the governorate and gaining control over its strategic coastline, framing recent conflicts as part of a proxy war driven by external powers.
In a press statement on Tuesday, Al-Masawi asserted that the turmoil in Taiz is not the result of internal disputes but rather an “external proxy conflict” managed by intelligence apparatuses belonging to foreign occupying forces. He alleged that mercenary authorities in occupied areas have leveraged these agendas to undermine security and stability, specifically targeting liberated zones.
The acting governor detailed that foreign intelligence schemes are attempting to legitimize their military presence in certain areas by provoking chaos and inter-community conflicts, effectively transforming cities into hubs for organized crime. He emphasized that local residents are the primary victims of these plots, which aim to exhaust communities as a means of establishing control over Taiz’s strategic coastal corridors.
Al-Masawi identified the core of the targeting as originating from locations where foreign forces are stationed, suggesting they are attempting to extend their influence over the Red Sea. He issued a stark warning about the dangers of continued indifference toward these movements, which he said directly threaten the security and sovereignty of the governorate.
In his appeal to the public, the acting governor called on the people of Taiz to demonstrate national awareness and strengthen internal unity to confront current security challenges. He affirmed that popular and national alignment is essential to thwarting all occupation projects and their instruments.
