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Southern Forces Launch Operations Against Al-Qaeda and Houthis

12/20/2025

Summary

Story summary

Southern forces launched Operation Decisive in Abyan governorate to dismantle militant networks, targeting Al-Qaeda and Houthi elements.
Clashes in Lahj province allowed the Southern Armed Forces to repel Houthi attacks and inflict significant losses.
The Southern Transitional Council is rallying local communities for support, emphasizing unity against terrorism.
A new operation, The Promising Future, seeks to liberate Wadi Hadramawt and secure vital trade routes.

History

Historical Context

The Yemeni civil war escalated in March 2015 when a Saudi-led coalition intervened to restore President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi's government, which had been ousted by Houthi forces in September 2014. The conflict has since involved various factions, including the Southern Transitional Council, and has led to significant humanitarian crises, with over 150,000 deaths reported, complicating peace efforts and threatening Yemen's national unity.

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Story summary

Southern forces launched Operation Decisive in Abyan governorate to dismantle militant networks, targeting Al-Qaeda and Houthi elements.
Clashes in Lahj province allowed the Southern Armed Forces to repel Houthi attacks and inflict significant losses.
The Southern Transitional Council is rallying local communities for support, emphasizing unity against terrorism.
A new operation, The Promising Future, seeks to liberate Wadi Hadramawt and secure vital trade routes.

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