On January 3 local time, the National Committee of Yemen’s Hadramaut Governorate issued a statement announcing that the coastal city of Mukalla had returned to government control, with security and order restored. The statement noted that the operation was carried out in accordance with the wishes of the local population, with the aim of maintaining the functioning of state institutions and curbing chaos. The statement noted that as the capital and a major city of Hadramaut Province, the situation in Mukalla is currently stabilizing, and the relevant measures will help restore social order, ensure public safety, and prevent the city from falling into further turmoil. (CCTV News)