Yemen's government has claimed to have regained control of southern and eastern parts of the country from the Southern Transitional Council (STC), a secessionist group that had been making gains in recent weeks. The move comes after a successful Saudi-backed offensive, which drove the STC out of key provinces including Hadramout and al-Mahra.
The announcement was made by Rashad al-Alimi, the chief of the Saudi Arabia-backed Presidential Leadership Council (PLC), who stated that government forces have assumed full control of southern Yemen. He also invited former members of the STC to discuss the country's future in a meeting with Saudi officials.
However, thousands of people in Aden took to the streets on Saturday to show support for the STC, chanting slogans against Saudi Arabia and the government. The protesters waved the flag of the former South Yemen, which was an independent state between 1967 and 1990.
The situation is complex, with tensions running high between Saudi Arabia and its ally the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which has been accused of backing the STC. Relations have become strained amid the group's secessionist push, with the UAE accused of helping its leader escape to Saudi Arabia.
The Yemeni government has vowed to "strike firmly and decisively" against anyone who seeks to disrupt security or public order. In a warning that extended beyond southern Yemen, Al-Alimi also threatened the Houthis, who control northern Yemen, saying they could negotiate a settlement with him "or face repercussions, including military action."
The STC's leader, Aidarous al-Zubaidi, has fled the country, and his group has announced its dissolution. However, it claims that the decision was made under coercion and pressure, and has declared its previous announcement of disbanding to be null and void.
As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen whether the government's control over southern Yemen will hold, or if the STC will continue to pose a challenge to the government's authority.
The announcement was made by Rashad al-Alimi, the chief of the Saudi Arabia-backed Presidential Leadership Council (PLC), who stated that government forces have assumed full control of southern Yemen. He also invited former members of the STC to discuss the country's future in a meeting with Saudi officials.
However, thousands of people in Aden took to the streets on Saturday to show support for the STC, chanting slogans against Saudi Arabia and the government. The protesters waved the flag of the former South Yemen, which was an independent state between 1967 and 1990.
The situation is complex, with tensions running high between Saudi Arabia and its ally the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which has been accused of backing the STC. Relations have become strained amid the group's secessionist push, with the UAE accused of helping its leader escape to Saudi Arabia.
The Yemeni government has vowed to "strike firmly and decisively" against anyone who seeks to disrupt security or public order. In a warning that extended beyond southern Yemen, Al-Alimi also threatened the Houthis, who control northern Yemen, saying they could negotiate a settlement with him "or face repercussions, including military action."
The STC's leader, Aidarous al-Zubaidi, has fled the country, and his group has announced its dissolution. However, it claims that the decision was made under coercion and pressure, and has declared its previous announcement of disbanding to be null and void.
As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen whether the government's control over southern Yemen will hold, or if the STC will continue to pose a challenge to the government's authority.
I think this whole thing is super messed up 
. Like, can't we just talk about our problems and try to solve them without all these factions fighting each other? The fact that thousands of people in Aden are protesting against the government because they support the STC shows us that there's a huge divide between different parts of Yemen.
It feels like every time you think things are getting stable, another country comes in and makes everything worse. And don't even get me started on the Houthis – it's all so complicated.
️. A chance to come together as one country and figure out how to fix its problems without resorting to violence or coercion. We can't just keep going around in circles 
, we need to find a way to work towards peace and stability.
The thing is, people in Aden are still all about that STC life and they're not having it. It's like, what did you expect them to do? Just sit around and let the Saudis and UAE folks dictate everything? 
It's just a big mess, and I'm not sure how this all plays out. Guess we'll just have to wait and see... or as I like to say, "May the coffee be strong in Yemen"... 
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like the STC was trying to just have some autonomy and independence for southern yemen but then saudi arabia and uae come in and basically take control of it. its all so complicated with the houthis in the north too, cant even... and now thousands of people in aden are taking to the streets showing support for the stc which is just wild. i feel like the government is just going to keep cracking down on anyone who speaks out against them. and what about aidarous al-zubaidi and his crew? they're basically running around saying their whole thing was forced but im not sure who to believe anymore 
This whole situation feels like a chess match, with each player waiting for the other to make a move... but who knows what the next step will be? 
, but basically, the gov has regained some ground from the stc, which is like a secessionist group that wants its own country 
. but now there are protests in aden and people are still salty about saudi arabia's involvement 
. i'm not sure what's gonna happen next, but one thing's for sure, yemen is stuck in this cycle of conflict and it's hard to see a clear solution 
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I mean, think about it: STC was gaining momentum, and then BAM! Saudi-backed offensive sweeps them out. Coincidence? 
The economic impact of this conflict is staggering - Yemen's economy was already on life support, and now with the southern regions under government control, you can bet that it'll further exacerbate the humanitarian crisis... 
1 in 4 Yemenis are living below the poverty line, and we're expecting more displacement. 
Did you know that the Saudi-led coalition has spent over $30 billion on the conflict since 2015? 
And what's the result? More chaos, more suffering, and still no clear end in sight... 
this is such a tough spot for yemeni ppl... 
they just want peace & stability but its like the whole region is caught in this web of politics & alliances... 
i feel bad for those protesters in aden, waving that flag of former south yemen, it's heartbreaking to see them fighting for what feels like a lost cause 
at the same time, i can see why the government would want to crack down on the stc - its all about national security & maintaining control... 
only time will tell
. I mean, one minute the STC is making gains and everyone thinks they're going to become the new South Yemen 
, the next they're getting pushed out by Saudi-backed forces and now they're saying they never actually left 
. Either way, it's definitely interesting to watch how things play out 
but now it seems like all that's gone to pot 
and its getting super complicated with the STC and Saudi Arabia and UAE involved 
it's not clear if this is a good thing or a bad thing for yemen, i guess only time will tell 
. First it's the Houthis, then the STC... next thing you know they'll be backing some new rebel group in Somalia 
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The thing is, it feels like the government and Saudi Arabia are just playing a big game of "let's see how far we can push each other" with these secessionist groups. And honestly, I don't blame the STC for wanting some autonomy – Yemen's got enough problems without them being treated like they're in some sort of prison. 
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Doesn't feel right to me... I'm gonna have to keep up with this one