Yemen’s main southern separatist group, the Southern Transitional Council (STC), has decided to disband, a member said. The announcement came during peace talks in Saudi Arabia. The decision follows a split within the group and tensions with Gulf powers. The UAE-backed STC leader, Aidarous al-Zubaidi, fled Yemen on Wednesday instead of attending the talks. The […]
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Yemen’s STC welcomes Saudi dialogue offer
Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council (STC) welcomed Saudi Arabia’s offer for dialogue, calling it a “genuine opportunity for serious talks” that could protect the aspirations of southern Yemenis amid recent violence. The statement signals a potential de-escalation in the southern region. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs invited southern Yemeni factions to a forum in Riyadh […]