# Tribal unrest in Yemen’s Hadramaut province

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tribal-unrest-in-yemens-hadramaut-province
> Updated: 2026-10-08T00:27:36.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Tensions have escalated in Yemen’s Hadramaut province following a raid on the home of tribal leader Sheikh Mohammed bin Mabkhout bin Muayqal al-Sayari in the Manukh area. Local reports indicate that Saudi-backed emergency forces stormed the residence, arrested the Sheikh’s son, Abubakr, and four companions, and allegedly looted belongings.

The incident has prompted the Kinda tribes and other local groups to call for a ‘nakf’—a traditional tribal mobilization—to protest what they view as a violation of traditional customs and legal protections. Human rights activists have described the raid as part of a broader pattern of perceived disrespect toward residents of southern and eastern Yemen by Saudi-aligned forces. This follows a similar incident approximately one month prior in the Al-Abr district involving the home of Sheikh Ali Haftan al-Sayari.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-08: Anas District tribes in Yemen declare mobilization

Tribes in Yemen's Anas District have declared a general mobilization to support armed forces, condemning Saudi military actions against prisoners and wounded personnel.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anas-district-tribes-in-yemen-declare-mobilization

### 2026-09-08: Hadramaut tribes call for mobilization after raid on Sheikh al-Sayari’s home

Saudi-backed emergency forces raided the home of tribal leader Mohammed al-Sayari in Hadramaut, Yemen, sparking tribal protests and calls for mobilization following allegations of arrests and looting.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hadramaut-tribes-call-for-mobilization-after-raid-on-sheikh-al-sayaris-home

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