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Saudi Forces Reclaim Hadramout, Unite Southern Factions

1/6/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Saudi-backed National Shield Forces retook Hadramout and Al-Mahra from the Southern Transitional Council (STC).
Saudi airstrikes supported the operation, signaling a shift from a Saudi-UAE proxy dynamic.
The STC had captured the provinces last month and withdrew amid heavy bombardment.
The Saudi Foreign Ministry said it would host a conference in Riyadh to unite southern factions.
The STC welcomed the plan as a rational path for their cause.

History

Historical Context

The Yemeni Civil War began in September 2014 when Houthi forces seized Sanaa, leading to President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi's flight on March 25, 2015. In response, a Saudi-led coalition launched military operations on March 26 to restore Hadi's government. This intervention has since evolved into a complex conflict involving regional powers, highlighting the struggle for stability in Yemen amid ongoing humanitarian crises.

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Story summary

The Saudi-backed National Shield Forces retook Hadramout and Al-Mahra from the Southern Transitional Council (STC).
Saudi airstrikes supported the operation, signaling a shift from a Saudi-UAE proxy dynamic.
The STC had captured the provinces last month and withdrew amid heavy bombardment.
The Saudi Foreign Ministry said it would host a conference in Riyadh to unite southern factions.
The STC welcomed the plan as a rational path for their cause.

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