STC controls more land in Yemen but it can’t declare independence

Al JazeeraEN 5 min read 100% complete by Khaled Al-HammadiDecember 10, 2025 at 11:57 AM

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In December 2025, the Southern Transitional Council (STC) has expanded its control in southern Yemen, seizing key governorates like Hadramout and al-Mahra from the internationally recognized Yemeni government (PLC). The STC, led by Aidarus al-Zubaidi, is also a member of the PLC, led by Rashad al-Alimi, creating a turbulent dynamic. The Yemeni government condemned the STC's actions as a violation of the transitional phase framework. The STC's military advances aim to revive its long-standing goal of establishing an independent state in southern Yemen. The STC's superior military strength allowed them to advance with little resistance, raising concerns about the future of a unified Yemen.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Aidarus al-Zubaidi 50% Hadramout ×250% Rashad al-Alimi ×260% Southern Transitional Council ×480% Yemen ×480%

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yemen 100% southern transitional council 100% separatists 70% military gains 70% political conflict 70% hadramout 70% land grab 60% presidential leadership council 60% independent state 50% yemeni government 50%

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Yemen

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