The Yemeni Islah Party in the interim capital, Aden, praised the efforts of the security services in uncovering the circumstances surrounding the assassination of Dr. Abdul Rahman al-Shaer. The investigations yielded significant results, including the arrest of several suspects and the identification of the tools used in the crime.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Islah Party's Executive Office in Aden affirmed that this step represents a notable advancement in strengthening security and stability within the city.

The Executive Office called upon the security services to continue their diligent efforts to apprehend the remaining individuals involved in the crime and to pursue the investigations to uncover all links connecting this terrorist cell and those behind it in terms of planning and funding. It emphasized that the perpetrators are merely tools used by entities seeking to undermine the security recently achieved in Aden and to obstruct the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's efforts to support the Yemeni government in enhancing security and stability.

The statement reads as follows:

The Executive Office of the Yemeni Islah Party in the interim capital, Aden, commends the efforts exerted by the security services in uncovering the circumstances surrounding the assassination of Dr. Abdul Rahman al-Shaer, and the significant results achieved, including the arrest of some suspects and the identification of the tools used in committing the crime. The Executive Office emphasizes that this step represents positive progress in supporting security and stability in the city.

The Executive Office calls upon the security authorities to continue their efforts at a high pace to apprehend the remaining perpetrators and to pursue the investigations to uncover the full extent of this cell's connections and those behind it in terms of planning and financial support. The Office affirms that the perpetrators of this crime are merely tools of entities seeking to undermine the gains achieved in Aden and to obstruct the efforts of our brothers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, who support the government in establishing security and stability.

The statement also notes that the security services have achieved significant results, including the arrest of some suspects and the identification of the tools used in the crime. The Executive Office emphasizes that this achievement should serve as a genuine step towards achieving justice for the families of the victims of the assassinations that have plagued the city in recent years. It also calls for identifying those responsible for the bloodshed of dozens of innocent people and putting an end to the impunity that has fueled the recurrence of such crimes.

Furthermore, the Executive Office affirms that the assassination of Dr. al-Shaer is an extension of a series of assassinations targeting social and religious figures. It is a direct consequence of the failure to hold those involved in the killings accountable over the past decade. The Executive Office stresses that the current situation demands a firm stance to ensure that such crimes do not recur and to restore confidence in the role of state institutions in protecting citizens.

The Executive Office expresses its sincere gratitude and appreciation to all official departments, local authorities, political parties and components, and the embassies of brotherly and friendly countries accredited to our country, for their condemnation of this crime and their solidarity with the family of the deceased. It affirms that these stances reflect a national consensus and a global rejection of violence and terrorism, as well as the necessity of protecting security and stability.

The Executive Office reiterates its full support for all efforts to consolidate security, calling on everyone to cooperate with the security services until these networks are dismantled and all those involved are brought to justice.

Issued by:

The Executive Office of the Yemeni Islah Party - Aden

Wednesday, April 29, 2026