Southern Transitional Council Approves Reopening Of Dhale-Sanaa Road

According to Major General Ali Muqbil Saleh, the Saudi-backed governor of Dhale, this decision was made to assist in the flow of humanitarian aid, reduce suffering, and ease civilian movement.

The Dhale-Sanaa road is a 240-kilometer route that runs from Dammam to Yarim in the Al-Bayda governorate and then passes through the city of Dhamar. This essential roadway connects the southern and central governorates of Yemen.

The closure of the Dhale-Sanaa road in recent years has caused significant hardship for southern Yemenis, forcing many to take long and difficult alternative routes. Although the Sanaa-backed government, supported by Ansar Allah, announced various plans to reopen all Yemeni roads following a ceasefire with the Saudi coalition in April 2022, the resigned government has prevented these plans from being implemented due to divisions and differing positions among southern Yemen groups.