Sana’a Marks Feb. 11th with Massive Rally at Former US Embassy, Rejecting Foreign Guardianship

The Yemeni capital witnessed a massive public rally on Wednesday in front of the former US Embassy building, commemorating the 11th anniversary of the humiliating exit of US Marine forces from Yemen on February 11, 2015.

The event marks a pivotal moment that ended years of direct American military presence and political influence in the country.

Participants raised Yemeni flags and banners rejecting American hegemony, reaffirming their commitment to national sovereignty and independence. Chants echoed through the crowd, expressing pride in the historic event, which is seen as a turning point in confronting external interventions.

The crowds emphasized that the anniversary of February 11th represents a definitive national milestone. They stated it cemented the will of the Yemeni people in facing foreign interference and established a new equation centered on independent national decision-making, free from external dictates.

Participants noted that the departure of the US Marines constituted a major sovereign victory, proving that the will of nations can impose its own terms regardless of the pressure exerted against them. They viewed the commemoration as a renewal of their resolve to continue on the path of liberation and confront any attempts to return to an era of foreign guardianship.

This rally is part of broad popular and official activities taking place across several governorates to mark the anniversary. In the Yemeni consciousness, the day stands as a symbol of national dignity and a practical affirmation that Yemen will not be an open arena for American influence again.

On February 11, 2015, US Marine Corps security forces stationed at the US Embassy in Sana’a were evacuated. The hurried withdrawal, which involved the destruction of equipment and sensitive materials, was portrayed as a military and symbolic defeat for the United States.

This event occurred months after the September 21 Revolution and Ansarullah’s takeover of Sana’a in September 2014, which precipitated a subsequent military aggression by a Saudi-led coalition in March 2015.

The anniversary is officially commemorated in freed areas as “National Sovereignty Day,” symbolizing the end of direct US influence and a cornerstone of resistance against foreign intervention.