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Southern Transitional Council Defies Saudi Warnings Amid Yemen Conflict

12/28/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Southern Transitional Council, backed by the United Arab Emirates, says it will continue pursuing territorial goals in Yemen despite airstrikes in Hadramawt attributed to Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia, the main supporter of Yemen's government, has warned the STC to withdraw from recently seized provinces.
The conflict, ongoing for over a decade, has caused a humanitarian crisis as the Houthis control much of northern Yemen.

History

Historical Context

The Yemeni Civil War, escalating since March 2015, began when Houthi insurgents ousted President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi, leading to a Saudi-led military intervention. By 2021, over 24 million Yemenis required humanitarian aid due to the conflict, which reflects deep political divisions and foreign interventions, notably the Saudi-Iran proxy struggle, significantly impacting Yemen's stability and future.

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Story summary

The Southern Transitional Council, backed by the United Arab Emirates, says it will continue pursuing territorial goals in Yemen despite airstrikes in Hadramawt attributed to Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia, the main supporter of Yemen's government, has warned the STC to withdraw from recently seized provinces.
The conflict, ongoing for over a decade, has caused a humanitarian crisis as the Houthis control much of northern Yemen.

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