Egypt is closely monitoring recent developments in Yemen and warned that any further escalation could threaten the security and stability of the country, with broader consequences for the region as a whole, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a press release on Saturday, 3 January. The statement follows an announcement on Saturday by Yemen’s Saudi-backed, internationally recognized government that it had retaken Mukalla, the capital of Hadramout province, which was captured last month by the Southern Transitional Council (STC). Egypt further reaffirmed its longstanding support for Yemen’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, as well as the preservation of state institutions and the protection of the Yemeni people’s resources. According to the statement, comprehensive solutions addressing the root causes of the conflict are the “only way” to bring an end to the war and meet Yemenis’ aspirations for security, stability, and development. Egypt also called for restraint and the use of “language of dialogue and logic,” urging all parties to prioritize de-escalation, avoid unilateral actions that could undermine stability, and support efforts aimed at easing tensions. The statement clarified that Egypt would continue to press for a comprehensive and…
