Yemen's Government Regains Control of Southern Regions from Rebel Forces Amid Tensions with Saudi Arabia and UAE.
In a significant move, Yemen's internationally recognized government has successfully reclaimed control over southern and eastern regions of the country from the Southern Transitional Council (STC), a secessionist group that had been making strides in its efforts to break away from the Yemeni state. The region's two key provinces, Hadramout and al-Mahra, which border Saudi Arabia and account for nearly half of Yemen's territory, have now come under government forces.
According to Rashad al-Alimi, chief of the Saudi-backed Presidential Leadership Council (PLC), the recapture was a direct result of a successful offensive by government forces backed by Saudi Arabia against the STC. Al-Alimi assured the public that the country's president and high commander had taken control of the military bases previously occupied by the separatist group.
The move is seen as a significant development in Yemen's ongoing civil war, which has been marked by intense rivalry between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a top ally. Tensions have escalated amid reports that the UAE was secretly backing the STC, leading to a rift within the coalition. The situation has left thousands of people taking to the streets in southern cities, including Aden, to show support for the secessionist group.
STC supporters chanted slogans against Saudi Arabia and the Yemeni government, waving flags of the former South Yemen state. Protesters emphasized their desire for an independent state, with one protester stating, "We want an independent state." The situation remains volatile, as the STC claims to have cancelled its dissolution amid reports that it was made under duress.
The Yemeni government has extended a warning to both the Houthis in northern Yemen and the STC, assuring them of negotiations but threatening repercussions if they fail to comply. This move is seen as part of an effort by the government to consolidate power and solidify control over all regions of the country.
In a significant move, Yemen's internationally recognized government has successfully reclaimed control over southern and eastern regions of the country from the Southern Transitional Council (STC), a secessionist group that had been making strides in its efforts to break away from the Yemeni state. The region's two key provinces, Hadramout and al-Mahra, which border Saudi Arabia and account for nearly half of Yemen's territory, have now come under government forces.
According to Rashad al-Alimi, chief of the Saudi-backed Presidential Leadership Council (PLC), the recapture was a direct result of a successful offensive by government forces backed by Saudi Arabia against the STC. Al-Alimi assured the public that the country's president and high commander had taken control of the military bases previously occupied by the separatist group.
The move is seen as a significant development in Yemen's ongoing civil war, which has been marked by intense rivalry between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a top ally. Tensions have escalated amid reports that the UAE was secretly backing the STC, leading to a rift within the coalition. The situation has left thousands of people taking to the streets in southern cities, including Aden, to show support for the secessionist group.
STC supporters chanted slogans against Saudi Arabia and the Yemeni government, waving flags of the former South Yemen state. Protesters emphasized their desire for an independent state, with one protester stating, "We want an independent state." The situation remains volatile, as the STC claims to have cancelled its dissolution amid reports that it was made under duress.
The Yemeni government has extended a warning to both the Houthis in northern Yemen and the STC, assuring them of negotiations but threatening repercussions if they fail to comply. This move is seen as part of an effort by the government to consolidate power and solidify control over all regions of the country.
, this whole thing is so complicated 
. So, the Yemeni government takes back some territory from these rebel groups, but now they're just gonna use that as a pretext to crack down on everyone else? 
I mean, what's next? They'll be like "Oh no, you can't leave us alone, we need to keep an eye on you too" 
. And don't even get me started on the Saudi Arabia and UAE thing 
... it's just a mess. They're always backing different factions or groups in Yemen, it's like they're trying to create some kind of proxy war 
. And what about the people stuck in the middle? 
They deserve better than all these politicians and their backroom deals 
.
, especially with tensions between Saudi Arabia and UAE adding fuel to the fire 
! The fact that thousands of people are protesting in support of STC shows how deep-seated the desire for independence is 
. It's like, can't they just get along? 
The gov's move to extend a warning to both Houthis and STC is like, super cautious, you know? 
But hey, it's all about consolidation of power and solidifying control over Yemen, right? 
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. And now the STC has lost control of these key provinces? Like, isn't it time for them to just negotiate and find a peaceful solution? I mean, it's not like Yemen needs more conflict 
. The fact that thousands are taking to the streets, showing support for the STC, makes me so worried 
. We should be focusing on helping these people get back on their feet, not fighting over politics and borders 
.
so yeah, the situation is super complex and i'm just waiting for someone to come out and say something concrete 
anyway, i feel bad for the people who are stuck in the middle of all this conflict 
they deserve some peace and stability ASAP 
at least now they're trying to consolidate power, hope it brings some stability to the country 
but what about those supporting the stc? shouldn't their voices be heard too? 
The fact that thousands are taking to the streets protesting against Saudi Arabia and the gov just shows how volatile things are over here...
So what's next for Yemen? 
Saudi Arabia, UAE, Houthis... it's like a big game of chess up in here. But seriously, thousands of people taking to the streets to show their support for the STC is pretty wild. It's clear that this isn't over yet. 
One thing that does give me some hope, though - maybe we'll finally see some real negotiations between the government and the STC (or whoever it is they're negotiating with at this point). Fingers crossed, right? 
I'm not gonna lie, I've always been fascinated by the complexities of Yemen's civil war 
. But at what cost? The Saudi Arabia-United Arab Emirates alliance is like a toxic game of musical chairs - one minute they're backing the Yemeni government, the next they're secretly funding rebels 
. And now, the STC's fate hangs in the balance 
, and I'm not sure how it'll all play out 
. And now they're just throwing Yemen into the mix, making things even more complicated for them 
. Can't we all just get along? 
. It'll be interesting to see how this whole thing plays out - thousands taking to the streets in Aden already? That's some serious momentum 
️, maybe a fresh set of negotiations or a UN-led peace process? its hard to tell wut's goin on in that part of the world 
, but one thing is for sure: thousands of ppl arnt gonna stop fightin 4 their rightz 
. And let's not forget about the humanitarian crisis - 14 million people (half of Yemen's population) are in need of food aid 
. The World Bank estimates that the conflict has cost Yemen $140 billion 
With all the conflict and economic instability, it's no wonder the country is on the brink of collapse