A citizen, identified as Ali Salem Ahmed Bamqri, was killed on Monday evening, July 28, 2025, during protests and riots in Mukalla, Hadramout Governorate, Yemen, stemming from widespread anger over the deterioration of basic services, particularly electricity. The protests, which involved blocking main streets and setting tires ablaze, escalated into confrontations with security forces. The killing occurred in front of the Makla power station, where demonstrators attempted to storm the facility, according to Bran Press. The demonstrations also spread to Al-Shahr, where protesters blocked the international road connecting Yemen and Oman, causing traffic disruptions. The anger is fueled by prolonged electricity outages exceeding 14 hours daily, with no apparent solutions being implemented. Reports from Bran Press indicate that the sound of shooting was heard near the power station as tensions heightened between protesters and security personnel in multiple locations within Mukalla.
