Southern Yemeni separatists left uncertain after STC 'disbands' claim.
An official with the Southern Transitional Council (STC) has dismissed an announcement that the group is disbanding, claiming that delegation members were coerced into making a statement on social media that they have ceased to exist.
The official told Al Jazeera that members of the STC delegation in Riyadh were forced to sign off on a statement announcing the group's dissolution, which was then shared on social media. The move has left many Yemenis wondering about the true intentions behind the announcement and what it means for the future of the region.
"This is an attempt by some individuals within the STC leadership to undermine our credibility," said the official, who wished to remain anonymous. "They were under pressure from certain groups in Riyadh to issue a statement claiming that we have been disbanded."
The Southern Transitional Council has long been a powerful force in southern Yemen, which has seen decades of fighting between separatists and government forces. The group's claims of being disband are deeply concerning for the region, where many see it as an attempt by rival factions to weaken their position.
It remains unclear what will happen next, but one thing is certain - the situation in southern Yemen continues to be volatile.
An official with the Southern Transitional Council (STC) has dismissed an announcement that the group is disbanding, claiming that delegation members were coerced into making a statement on social media that they have ceased to exist.
The official told Al Jazeera that members of the STC delegation in Riyadh were forced to sign off on a statement announcing the group's dissolution, which was then shared on social media. The move has left many Yemenis wondering about the true intentions behind the announcement and what it means for the future of the region.
"This is an attempt by some individuals within the STC leadership to undermine our credibility," said the official, who wished to remain anonymous. "They were under pressure from certain groups in Riyadh to issue a statement claiming that we have been disbanded."
The Southern Transitional Council has long been a powerful force in southern Yemen, which has seen decades of fighting between separatists and government forces. The group's claims of being disband are deeply concerning for the region, where many see it as an attempt by rival factions to weaken their position.
It remains unclear what will happen next, but one thing is certain - the situation in southern Yemen continues to be volatile.
. I mean, who coerces delegation members into making a public statement like that? It sounds like some serious backroom politics going on 
. And honestly, it's hard not to take it personally when you think about all the Yemenis who have been affected by this kind of stuff in the past 
. The fact that they're trying to undermine each other's credibility just adds fuel to the fire 
. It's like, can't we all just get along and focus on building a better future for southern Yemen? 
... like, who's behind this move and why? 
They gotta think its gonna cause more problems than it solves 
! I mean, who coerces delegation members into announcing they're disbanding? That's like, a major red flag 
. And what's up with this "under pressure from certain groups in Riyadh" nonsense? Sounds like some serious backroom deal making going on 
. STC has been around for ages and they've always been a thorn in the side of the government. This disbanding thing just seems like another tactic to stir up trouble and gain an upper hand. It's also got everyone on edge, and I'm worried about the stability of southern Yemen 
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for comfort. Can't we just get some clear answers? It's time for someone to come out and explain what's really going on 
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. Can't we just have peace and quiet for once? 
. And what about the kids growing up in this region - how will they be affected by this uncertainty? Do we just sit back and hope everything gets sorted out or do we try to make some noise and ask for more info? 
. And now everyone's wondering what's going on and whether this is just a ploy by rival factions to weaken the STC's position 
Maybe that'll help us make sense of it all...
. one thing's for sure: southern yemen won't be able to relax until things calm down 
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. The Southern Transitional Council has been a thorn in the side of the Yemeni government for years, and it's clear that there are some factions within the group who want to see them come out on top 
. This whole thing with the fake "disbanding" announcement is just another example of how desperate these groups have become 
. I just hope that everyone involved can remain calm and focused on finding a peaceful solution 
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. i mean, what's the real motive behind it? is it just an attempt to create some kind of chaos or is there more to it? 
it's like, can we really trust anything that comes from social media anymore? and what's up with being coerced into making a statement?! sounds like a manipulative move if you ask me 
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. But on the other hand, if they're really disbanding, why would they need to do it in such a way?