Saudi-backed Yemeni Forces Reclaim Cities Amid Ongoing Conflict with Separatists
The Yemeni government accused UAE-backed southern separatists of restricting access to Aden and warned of taking necessary measures, amid ongoing hostilities despite dialogue efforts. The conflict between the government and the Southern Transitional Council has fractured the coalition fighting the Houthis, with recent territorial gains and disputes over air traffic and control, highlighting the persistent instability in Yemen.