Yemen's Government Regains Control of Southern Regions from Secessionist Forces
In a significant development, Yemen's internationally recognized government has claimed to have retaken control of key southern regions from the Southern Transitional Council (STC), a secessionist group that had been making strides in its push for independence. The announcement was made by Rashad al-Alimi, chief of the Saudi Arabia-backed Presidential Leadership Council (PLC), who asserted that the government has assumed full control over Hadramout and Al-Mahra provinces.
The recapture of these regions came after a successful Saudi-led offensive to drive the STC out of the areas. The two provinces border Saudi Arabia and make up nearly half of Yemeni territory, fueling tensions between Saudi Arabia and its top ally, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which has been accused of backing the STC.
Al-Alimi's address was seen as a message of reassurance from the government that its troops are now in control of all military bases taken by the STC in recent weeks. The announcement also came ahead of an upcoming conference that marks a new chapter in Yemen's legacy, with the PLC adamant on the need to start negotiations.
Meanwhile, thousands of people gathered in Aden to show support for the STC, chanting slogans against Saudi Arabia and the government, while waving flags of the former South Yemen. The protesters called for independence, with one protester stating that they want "an independent state." Some held up photos of STC leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi, who has fled the country.
The tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE have become increasingly strained as the STC's secessionist push gains momentum. The situation has left many wondering about the future of Yemen and what implications this will have on regional stability.
In a statement, Secretary-General Abdulrahman Jalal al-Sebaihi declared the STC dissolved, citing internal disagreements and mounting regional pressure. However, the group quickly disputed the decision, declaring it "null and void" due to coercion and pressure.
The government has warned against any attempts that target the STC's peaceful activities, sparking concerns about further violence in southern cities. The situation remains volatile, with the Houthis – who control northern Yemen – receiving a similar warning from al-Alimi regarding their willingness to negotiate or face repercussions.
In a significant development, Yemen's internationally recognized government has claimed to have retaken control of key southern regions from the Southern Transitional Council (STC), a secessionist group that had been making strides in its push for independence. The announcement was made by Rashad al-Alimi, chief of the Saudi Arabia-backed Presidential Leadership Council (PLC), who asserted that the government has assumed full control over Hadramout and Al-Mahra provinces.
The recapture of these regions came after a successful Saudi-led offensive to drive the STC out of the areas. The two provinces border Saudi Arabia and make up nearly half of Yemeni territory, fueling tensions between Saudi Arabia and its top ally, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which has been accused of backing the STC.
Al-Alimi's address was seen as a message of reassurance from the government that its troops are now in control of all military bases taken by the STC in recent weeks. The announcement also came ahead of an upcoming conference that marks a new chapter in Yemen's legacy, with the PLC adamant on the need to start negotiations.
Meanwhile, thousands of people gathered in Aden to show support for the STC, chanting slogans against Saudi Arabia and the government, while waving flags of the former South Yemen. The protesters called for independence, with one protester stating that they want "an independent state." Some held up photos of STC leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi, who has fled the country.
The tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE have become increasingly strained as the STC's secessionist push gains momentum. The situation has left many wondering about the future of Yemen and what implications this will have on regional stability.
In a statement, Secretary-General Abdulrahman Jalal al-Sebaihi declared the STC dissolved, citing internal disagreements and mounting regional pressure. However, the group quickly disputed the decision, declaring it "null and void" due to coercion and pressure.
The government has warned against any attempts that target the STC's peaceful activities, sparking concerns about further violence in southern cities. The situation remains volatile, with the Houthis – who control northern Yemen – receiving a similar warning from al-Alimi regarding their willingness to negotiate or face repercussions.
... like who's backing who and why? Saudi Arabia is basically trying to keep the UAE in check but at the same time they're also dealing with the STC wanting independence, meanwhile the Houthis are just sitting there being all stubborn 
. it feels like the whole region is going through some kind of identity crisis... how can you have a stable government when everyone's got their own agenda 
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I'm not surprised at all that the government finally took back control of those southern regions... it was only a matter of time. I mean, come on, they've been playing games with Saudi Arabia and the UAE for years. It's about time they stepped in to put their foot down.
They're always the ones who suffer the most.
. like, yemen's gov has been tryna regain control over these southern regions 4 ages. it's not like they just magically took back the whole region without a fight 
. Saudi Arabia & UAE have been backing the STC, but let's be real, the gov's got the upper hand here 
. the STC might b dissolving or whatever, but i think this is just another move by the gov to tighten its grip on power 
. and btw, all these protests r just ppl expressing their frustration, not like they're actually demandin independence 
. it's all good, the gov'll handle it 
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, but what's really going on here? The STC has been making some valid points about regional autonomy and self-determination, and it's not clear that the current government is willing to listen 
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. It's like the government thinks it can just ignore all this noise and keep on trucking 
? I'm worried about where this is going to lead, and whether we'll see more violence in southern cities 
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? It just feels like we're stuck in some kind of regional quagmire 
, and I'm not sure how anyone is going to come out on top.
! It's like, finally, some stability in Yemen after all these years of turmoil 
. It's all about finding a peaceful solution now 
. Let's keep our fingers crossed for unity and understanding between Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and other nations involved 
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[Distracted dad meme] 
Yemen's got more drama than a Kardashian family reunion! 
Saudi Arabia backing the PLC, UAE backing the STC... and the Houthis just chillin' in the north, waiting for their turn to get involved 
hadramout and al-mahra provinces they make up half of yemen's land 
meanwhile saudi & uae are all like "hold on, we don't want no secession" 
... and don't even get me started on the Houthis receiving a similar warning... sounds like a classic case of "divide and conquer" to me 
. I'm not buying it until more evidence comes out, folks! 
. I don't know what's gonna happen at this conference, but I'm hoping that some kinda dialogue can start... or else we might be looking at another long-term crisis 
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... it's like, they're fighting over southern regions and I'm literally thinking about all the people affected 
... like, thousands of protesters showed up for STC in Aden, chanting slogans and waving flags 
i'm low-key worried about the stability of the region tbh. but at the same time, i feel like the ppl in yemen deserve to have a say in their own country 
it's just gotta be handled carefully so nobody gets hurt. wanna hear more about what's next for this conflict tho? 
. and what's with these new groups popping up left and right? doesn't anyone want stability for once? but at the same time, you can feel the desperation in their voices, wanting an independent state... I guess that's just how it goes sometimes...
. This conflict has been going on for ages, it's hard to predict what'll happen next 
. Can't they just have a peaceful conversation about their future? 
. Saudi Arabia and UAE are always trying to play it cool but you can tell there's some serious tension between them 
. I feel like we'll be seeing more of this conflict for a while now