On Jan.15, Al-Sharabi with a small group of students started a protest against the regime in front of Sana’a University, leading them to face several attacks by security and so-called thugs.
Al-Sharabi was a particular source of concern for security because of his obvious activity at the time in mobilizing students and youth to protest. This activity led him to be arrested and repeatedly attacked by security and anonymous groups. He was individually targeted with violence many times as he was participating in marches and protests.
In additional to his activities in the field, he has written several reports and stories about corruption and the revolution and in various newspapers.
Describing his political affiliation, he said: “I’m a socialist and nationalist who is close to the Muslim Brotherhood.”
“One of the most important achievements of the revolution is that it unified all Yemenis who have different attitudes and political agendas,” he said. “The revolution has regained the dignity of Yemenis after three decades of injustice and tyranny.”
Asked about his achievements and contributions towards the revolution, Al-Sharabi said: “There are no personal contributions or achievements. The achievements from the beginning of the revolution belong to all pro-democracy youth and the people.”
For fear that he would be arrested or killed, Al-Sharabi has not left ‘Change Square’ in Sana’a. He has had to stay in his tent and travel only to nearby places to be safe. “I’ve been tracked by national and political security since the beginning of the revolution. They see me as a one of the political agitators who motivate the students and youth to demand change.”
Under these circumstances, Al-Sharabi has become even more determined to continue his struggle until the fall of the regime.
Whilst security forces have intensified their attacks on anti-government protesters, they have failed to break the youth’s will and determination for change, according to Al-Sharabi.
“Unfortunately, there are real fears that our revolution will be stolen by the political parties. These parties pretend that they have made this revolution,” he said. “However, they will not be able to deceive millions of people who know that this revolution was created and led by the independent and free youth.”
Occasionally, Al-Sharabi also writes critical essays about Taiz governorate. Subsequently, his father’s home in their village has been repeatedly attacked.
He stated that the revolution restored its momentum again after the revolutionaries began escalating their protests. “The revolution started losing its momentum due to the Gulf initiative, but we have been able to gather momentum again.”
He indicated that the youth revolution that started on Jan. 15 was the first spark that began a mass revolution all over Yemen.
“The youth who started the revolution are very active, enthusiastic and continue to struggle. They are working as independent youth and they don’t follow or obey orders from any political parties. However, these principles have led those youth to face troubles with different political parties,” he said.
“This revolution belongs to all Yemenis and nobody can pretend that he is a guardian of this revolution. The real backbone for this revolution are Yemen’s youth and students,” he said. “Without those youth, the opposing political parties would not be able to face the regime with confidence and strength.”
According to Al-Sahrabi, the control that opposing political parties have taken over various ‘Change Squares’, and their submissiveness to Saleh’s regime, Gulf countries and the international community have led to delaying the revolution.
“I’m not against these parties. On the contrary, those political parties are an important part of the revolution, but they shouldn’t be so easily controlled by the corrupt regime and other countries,” he explained.
“All indicators confirm that the revolution will be resolved soon,” he said confidently.
“The ‘Change Square’ in Sana’a is my safe and free home. I live with my other friends in this place and dream about our new country. We exchange our ideas enthusiastically,” he said. “People who have not came to this place are politically ignorant.”
“I’m looking for our dignity, so I’ll continue my struggle for a decent life without corruption or dictators,” he said.
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