New security plan against al-Qaeda in Hadramaut Valley

Hadramaut Valley’s leadership approved on Wednesday (October 11th) a new military deployment and security plan to confront al-Qaeda, officials told Al-Mashareq.

Held in Hadramaut Valley's provincial capital of Sayoun, the meeting was chaired by Hadramaut governor Maj. Gen. Faraj al-Bahsani and attended by local officials and military commanders.

"The governor met with military and security commanders and they drew up a comprehensive security plan with the participation of army and security forces," said Hadramaut Valley deputy governor Issam al-Kathiri.

"The security plan will be launched in two weeks," he told Al-Mashareq.

Efforts are underway to improve security and stop any breaches, primarily those related to al-Qaeda, he said.

"This will require all members of society, from the average citizen to tribal chiefs, to participate" in establishing and maintaining security, he added.

'Security is a shared responsibility'

Al-Bahsani on Wednesday also met with Hadramaut Valley dignitaries to stress the need for co-operation with security forces, local media reported.

"Security is a complex issue, and everyone -- including citizens, tribal chiefs and tribesmen -- must take part in it," al-Kathiri said.

The governor’s message stressed the importance of the information that citizens can provide about security breaches, he said, noting that "security is a shared responsibility for all".

Preserving security will help counter the threat of al-Qaeda, political researcher Adnan al-Humairi told Al-Mashareq.

By co-operating with security forces and reporting the areas where al-Qaeda members are hiding, the tribes "will play an effective role in getting rid of these elements and consolidating security in general", he said.