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Yemen's Al-Alimi Demands STC Withdraw Amid Economic Crisis

12/12/2025

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Rashad al-Alimi, head of Yemen's internationally recognized government, urged the Southern Transitional Council to withdraw from Hadramout and Mahra after its capture.
The Southern Transitional Council (STC), backed by the United Arab Emirates, seized Hadramout and Mahra, raising concerns about violence.
Al-Alimi warned of economic fallout from the STC's actions.
The IMF suspended stabilization efforts due to the STC's moves.

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Rashad al-Alimi, head of Yemen's internationally recognized government, urged the Southern Transitional Council to withdraw from Hadramout and Mahra after its capture.
The Southern Transitional Council (STC), backed by the United Arab Emirates, seized Hadramout and Mahra, raising concerns about violence.
Al-Alimi warned of economic fallout from the STC's actions.
The IMF suspended stabilization efforts due to the STC's moves.