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Saudi Arabia Backs STC Amid Yemen's Rising Tensions

1/18/2026

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A Riyadh meeting focused on southern Yemen ahead of a Saudi-sponsored conference.
The discussions highlighted the Southern Transitional Council's (STC) separatist demands amid the 2014 civil war rebels' advances.
Saudi Arabia has bombed the STC after it refused withdrawal.
Government forces, backed by Saudi Arabia, regained Hadramout and Mahra.
The STC seeks independence, receiving assurances from Saudi officials regarding financial and military support.

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Story summary

A Riyadh meeting focused on southern Yemen ahead of a Saudi-sponsored conference.
The discussions highlighted the Southern Transitional Council's (STC) separatist demands amid the 2014 civil war rebels' advances.
Saudi Arabia has bombed the STC after it refused withdrawal.
Government forces, backed by Saudi Arabia, regained Hadramout and Mahra.
The STC seeks independence, receiving assurances from Saudi officials regarding financial and military support.