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Saudi Coalition Demands STC Withdrawal Amid Yemeni Conflict

12/27/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Saudi-led coalition demanded that the Southern Transitional Council (STC) withdraw from Al-Mahra and Hadramaut.
Brig. Gen. Turki al-Maliki, a Saudi-led coalition official, said actions opposing de-escalation will be addressed to protect civilians.
Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman urged the STC to cooperate with mediation and hand over camps to the recognized government.
The move follows the STC's offensive against Saudi-backed forces, complicating the Yemeni civil war.

History

Historical Context

The Yemeni Civil War intensified in 2015 when Saudi Arabia led a coalition to restore President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi, who had fled after Houthi forces seized the capital, Sana'a, in September 2014. The conflict has resulted in over 233,000 deaths and millions displaced, highlighting the urgent need for peace amid ongoing tensions involving factions like the Southern Transitional Council.

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Story summary

The Saudi-led coalition demanded that the Southern Transitional Council (STC) withdraw from Al-Mahra and Hadramaut.
Brig. Gen. Turki al-Maliki, a Saudi-led coalition official, said actions opposing de-escalation will be addressed to protect civilians.
Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman urged the STC to cooperate with mediation and hand over camps to the recognized government.
The move follows the STC's offensive against Saudi-backed forces, complicating the Yemeni civil war.

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