One killed, 11 injured in Yemen after security forces disperse STC storming

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffFebruary 20, 2026 at 08:45 AM

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On February 20, 2026, Yemeni security forces killed one person and injured 11 in Aden after STC-linked protesters attempted to storm the al-Maashiq Presidential Palace. The incident occurred after the internationally recognized government, led by Prime Minister Shaya Mohsen al-Zindani, held its first session at the palace amidst opposition demonstrations. The Aden Governorate Security Committee stated that security forces responded lawfully to armed protesters attempting to commit acts of sabotage. The STC condemned the use of force and claimed 21 people were wounded, calling for an investigation and international action against the repression of southern Yemenis. The STC, backed by the UAE, previously controlled Aden before being pushed back by a Saudi-backed government offensive.

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Saba News Agency 40% Saudi Arabia 40% United Arab Emirates 40% Shaya Mohsen al-Zindani 50% Al Jazeera ×260% al-Maashiq Presidential Palace ×270% Yemen ×370% Aden ×480% Southern Transitional Council (STC) ×590%

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yemen 100% aden 90% southern transitional council 90% security forces 80% protest 70% internationally recognised government 70% political unrest 60% violence 60% shaya mohsen al-zindani 40% al-maashiq presidential palace 40%

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