Internal political situation: Persian Gulf and Arabian Peninsula

This file contains correspondence relating to:

• Strike by the Forces Local Employees Union in Aden, the role of the People's Socialist Party (PSP) and Aden Trade Union Congress (ATUC) and possible countermeasures. The background and evaluation of the strike by Forces Local Employees Union in Aden. The factors which led to the end of the strike and its political consequences (61, 64, and 66)
• Parliamentary question addressed to the Secretary of State for the Colonies, Duncan Sandys, on franchise proposals for the coming election in Aden (62)
• Dispatch of an officer and others to Messrs Gellatly and Hankey in Djibouti (63)
• Abdul Rahman Girgirah's shock at the incident involving the High Commissioner of Aden, Sir K Trevaskis and request for instructions on whether to continue his tour. The Foreign Secretary Rab Butler's great concern and warm wishes for the speedy recovery of the Yemeni Foreign Minister Ahmad Mohammad Al Shami [Al Shammi]. The facts regarding the grenade attack outside Aden airport and lists of casualties. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State's statement regarding the Aden bomb outrage. The likelihood that the Supreme Council in Aden will declare a state of emergency, detain the PSP leaders and others and deport a substantial number of Yemenis. The considerable curiosity and criticism of the measures taken by the Aden authorities in Cairo. The condemnation of violence and mass arrest of trade union leaders and workers in Aden. The emergency measures taken by the authorities and investigation of the attack. The statement of Sharif Hussein Bin Ahmad Al Habili blaming the Yemen Arab Republic. The possibility of the High Commissioner in Aden appointing a Director of Security. The High Commissioner's accusation of the Yemen Arab Republic and the PSP of destabilising the Federation of South Arabia and the reasons behind the current security measures. The text of a press release on recent events in Aden and relations with Yemen. A series of telegrams protesting the recent arrests carried out by the Government in Aden. The return of armed tribesmen from Yemen to Radfan and threats to the stability of Dhala (65, 67-80)