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world10 days ago

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.

world27 days ago

Tensions Rise in Yemen as Separatists Expand and Regional Powers Intervene

Saudi-backed forces, including the Southern Transitional Council (STC), are gathering near Yemen's border amid tensions with Saudi Arabia and the UAE, as the STC advances in eastern Yemen and refuses to withdraw, raising fears of renewed conflict and regional instability. The situation involves complex local and international interests, with potential for escalation affecting broader regional security.

conflictsecurity2 years ago

Secessionist Commander and Fighters Slain in Deadly 'Al-Qaeda' Attack in Yemen

A suspected al-Qaeda attack in southern Yemen has killed a military commander and three soldiers from a secessionist group, the Security Belt Forces. The attack took place in Abyan governorate, and while AQAP has not claimed responsibility, it is believed to be behind the attack. The secessionist Southern Transitional Council, backed by the UAE, controls much of Yemen's south and has called for the country to be split. AQAP has taken advantage of Yemen's civil war to strengthen its presence in the country.