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Yemen's main separatist group, the Southern Transitional Council, appears to be splitting amid a Gulf rivalry, with its leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi fleeing Yemen and conflicting statements about the group's disbandment, reflecting tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Yemeni government forces, backed by Saudi Arabia, recaptured an oil-rich region from separatists supported by the UAE, marking a potential turning point in the ongoing proxy conflict in Yemen.
Saudi airstrikes targeted separatist positions in Yemen's port city of Mukalla amid ongoing conflict involving Saudi-backed forces, Yemeni separatists, and regional tensions, with recent escalations including the declaration of an independent southern Yemen and strained Saudi-UAE relations.
Yemen's separatist movement has announced a constitution for an independent South, escalating tensions amid ongoing conflict involving Saudi and Emirati forces, with the UAE withdrawing its troops and the situation remaining volatile.
Yemen’s southern separatists plan to hold a referendum on independence within two years, amid ongoing conflict and regional tensions involving Saudi Arabia and the UAE, who support rival factions and have engaged in military strikes and political disputes in the region.
Recent clashes in Yemen have led to a direct confrontation between Saudi-backed and UAE-backed forces, with the Southern Transitional Council seeking independence for southern Yemen, escalating regional tensions and threatening the country's stability amid ongoing civil war and humanitarian crises.
Saudi warplanes reportedly struck UAE-backed separatist forces in southern Yemen amid escalating tensions and ongoing clashes over control of key regions, with both sides accusing each other of aggression and escalation in the context of Yemen's prolonged civil war.
Yemen separatists accused Saudi Arabia of launching airstrikes in Hadramout, escalating tensions amid ongoing conflict involving regional powers and local factions, with the situation highlighting the fragile state of Yemen's war and regional rivalries.
Saudi Arabia has called on Emirati-backed separatists in Yemen to withdraw from two governorates, escalating tensions within the fragile coalition fighting the Houthis, amid ongoing conflict and regional power struggles.
Spain's congress rejected an amnesty law aimed at aiding Catalan separatists involved in the 2017 independence bid, with the Junts party voting against it to protect their leader Carles Puigdemont. The bill's failure highlighted the fragility of the government's alliances, as it fell five votes short of the majority needed. The rejection raises uncertainty about Puigdemont's potential return and exacerbates tensions in the ongoing Catalan independence issue, with the bill now set to be redrawn within two weeks and facing opposition in the Senate.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's proposed amnesty deal for Catalan separatists is facing opposition and revolt, as critics argue that it would undermine the rule of law and justice. The deal, aimed at easing tensions in the region, has sparked protests and criticism from both political opponents and within Sánchez's own party, highlighting the challenges of finding a resolution to the long-standing conflict between the Spanish government and Catalan separatists.
India reiterates its "core issue" with Canada, stating that the problem lies in the space given to separatists, terrorists, and anti-India elements in the country. The comments come in response to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's remarks about a potential shift in India-Canada ties following the indictment of an Indian national in the US for plotting an assassination attempt on a Sikh separatist. India maintains that its position has remained consistent and hopes that Canada takes action against extremist elements misusing freedom of speech and expression. The strained relations between the two countries began with Trudeau's allegations of Indian involvement in the killing of a Khalistani separatist, which India rejected as absurd.
Spain's Socialist Party has struck a controversial deal to remain in power by offering amnesty to Catalan separatists who staged a failed bid for independence in 2017. The deal, which has sparked violent protests, brings Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez closer to forming a new government. However, the amnesty is widely unpopular in Spain and could fuel nationalism and boost far-right forces. The shooting of a nationalist political figure in Madrid on Thursday may be related to the amnesty controversy. The amnesty deal would grant legal protection to hundreds of separatists and Catalan politicians, but its constitutionality is being questioned.
Violent protests erupted in Madrid as thousands demonstrated against Spain's caretaker government's plan to grant amnesty to Catalan separatists involved in the independence movement. Police used tear gas and batons against protesters who threw stones and gave Nazi salutes. The government aims to secure another term by gaining the support of Catalonia's separatist parties through an amnesty law and more concessions, but the largest opposition party and right-wing populist party oppose the plan. Approval from the exiled Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont's party is still needed to pass the draft amnesty law.
Gunmen killed 10 people and injured two others in Cameroon's troubled northwest region. The attackers arrived in vehicles, accused people of failing to support local separatists, and opened fire. The Ambazonia Defence Forces (ADF), the main separatist group, denied responsibility. The governor has launched a manhunt for the perpetrators. The ongoing conflict in Cameroon's English-speaking regions, which began in 2016, has resulted in the deaths of over 6,000 people. Human rights group Amnesty International has criticized all parties involved for committing atrocities.