Yemen Claims Comprehensive Intelligence on Saudi Military Bases, Cites Progress in Prisoner Exchange
According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, Abdulqadir al-Murtada, head of Yemen‘s National Committee for Prisoners, has declared that the Yemeni army maintains a comprehensive database of Saudi military bases and their contents. This information was reportedly released by Al Mayadeen network, as cited by Mehr News Agency.
Al-Murtada further elaborated that the operations conducted by the Yemeni armed forces extend beyond military bases or oil facilities. He emphasized that the Saudi regime is actively attempting to occupy Yemen through the financial support of various armed groups. According to al-Murtada, Saudi Arabia has sustained significant losses and has abandoned a well-structured and complete plan that had been developed over eight years.
The official from the Sana’a government also asserted that, contrary to Saudi propaganda, maritime navigation in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait faces no threat. This statement aims to dispel concerns regarding the security of vital shipping lanes.
Regarding the prisoner exchange dossier, al-Murtada highlighted the liberation of over 200 Yemeni prisoners as another victory for the Yemeni armed forces. He stated that the Sana’a government fulfilled its obligations under the prisoner release agreement, but the opposing party has evaded its commitments. Al-Murtada reiterated that the Sana’a government has repeatedly informed the UN envoy and mediators of its commitment to any agreement concerning prisoners.
Expressing hope for cooperation from the other side in implementing any prisoner exchange accord, al-Murtada revealed that the Sana’a government has provided lists detailing up to 2,000 prisoners. He assured Yemeni detainees that none of their captured individuals would be left behind in the custody of the opposing side. Al-Murtada also indicated that decisions concerning mercenary forces are under the control of the Saudi side. He added that the Saudi regime has not requested any Yemeni prisoners, consistently focusing solely on Saudi captives.
Concluding his remarks, al-Murtada noted that negotiations for prisoner release lasted for three months. He affirmed that while the Sana’a government honored its commitments under the agreement, the other party ultimately backed away from its implementation.
