Al Mahrah - Saba:
The sons and tribes of Qishn District in Al Mahrah Governorate organized a peaceful protest; expressing their categorical rejection of handing over a site in the "Liban" area in Jabal Sharwin to an Emirati company to establish a sea tongue project in the district.
The participants in the protest raised slogans denouncing the project, and categorically rejecting any foreign interference in local affairs.. considering this blatant interference to pose a threat to the environment and a drain on natural resources in favor of external parties and agendas.
The sons and tribes of Qishn District in Al Mahrah confirmed, in a statement during the protest, their categorical rejection of the project.. demanding transparency and involving the local community in decision-making, while emphasizing the peacefulness of the movements.
The statement called for community solidarity to defend the rights of the sons of the district and Al Mahrah Governorate in general, and their natural resources, and to work to protect "Jabal Sharwin" as a historical and environmental symbol.
The sons and tribes of Qishn warned the concerned authorities in the province against proceeding with the project without taking into account the will of the local population.. holding those authorities responsible for any escalation that the province may witness in the coming days.
The statement stressed that the tribes of Mahra and all national forces will not hesitate to take all necessary measures to defend their rights and sovereignty.. stressing that the project will not pass no matter the pressure.
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