Southern Transitional Council Calls for Mobilization Amid Bab el-Mandeb Warning

The Southern Transitional Council has announced its readiness for a general popular mobilization to support front lines and defend southern Yemen, amid warnings of a growing Houthi threat to Bab el-Mandeb and international shipping.

The council called for a “million-strong” march in Aden and southern governorates on October 14. The call sets out the scale of participation it is seeking, rather than an estimate of expected turnout.

Its announcement focused on rallying public support for the front lines and the defense of the south. The summary provided no details on how a broader mobilization would be organized.

The appeal comes as warnings over the Houthi threat extend to Bab el-Mandeb, the strategic maritime passage linking the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. Concerns center on the potential danger to international navigation as well as security in southern Yemen.