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Southern Forces Seize Hadramout, Heightening Yemen's Civil War Tensions

12/6/2025

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Yemen's civil war pits the Iran-backed Houthi militias in the north against southern armed groups, including the internationally recognized government.
Southern Transitional Council (S.T.C.), backed by the United Arab Emirates, seized control of most of Hadramout, a province.
The S.T.C.'s offensive aims to establish an independent southern state, escalating tensions and risking a civil conflict.
The Presidential Leadership Council remains a key faction in the conflict, complicating efforts toward resolution.

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Story summary

Yemen's civil war pits the Iran-backed Houthi militias in the north against southern armed groups, including the internationally recognized government.
Southern Transitional Council (S.T.C.), backed by the United Arab Emirates, seized control of most of Hadramout, a province.
The S.T.C.'s offensive aims to establish an independent southern state, escalating tensions and risking a civil conflict.
The Presidential Leadership Council remains a key faction in the conflict, complicating efforts toward resolution.