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A journalist revealed the details of a heated financial conflict within the corridors of the Aden government, between the Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council, Rashad Al-Alimi, and the Prime Minister, Ahmed Bin Mubarak.
Journalist Saleh Al-Hanshi clarified that the dispute revolves around a monthly transfer of $200,000 made by the British Embassy to Bin Mubarak’s account, under the guise of “operational expenses support.”
He confirmed that Al-Alimi attempted to claim half of the amount, but Bin Mubarak refused to share it, prompting the former to send an official warning to the British Embassy, requesting the cessation of the transfers. However, the British response was shocking, firmly rejecting the request and continuing to transfer the money to Prime Minister Bin Mubarak.
While these deals are being managed behind closed doors, Yemenis are enduring the worst humanitarian crisis of the century due to the collapse of the local currency, soaring prices of basic goods, which have become luxuries, and the lack of electricity and water services.
Observers describe the situation as humiliating due to the failure of the Aden government to pay employees’ salaries for years, while its officials compete for funds sent from abroad as “pocket money,” with much more hidden from the public.
Questions are growing regarding the true purpose of London’s monthly transfers, especially since there are no oversight mechanisms ensuring the transparency of the spending.
Political analysts argue that this money is being used to finance political loyalties and buy the silence of powerful factions, while human rights organizations warn that donor countries are becoming partners in perpetuating the crisis by funding a failed government.
Interestingly, the details of the conflict were only revealed through media leaks, raising questions about the potential other funds that might be sent outside official channels to the ruling elite.
Yemeni activist Ali Abdullah sarcastically commented: “Our government doesn’t know how to fix the sewage system, but it excels in dividing the foreign spoils.”
What is happening summarizes a harsh paradox: a people struggling to survive, while their internationally recognized government leaders are thriving with dollars.
