Footage shows Saudi-backed forces advancing in southern Yemen

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 50% complete January 3, 2026 at 01:07 PM

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NewsFeedVideo shows Saudi-backed forces advancing towards the Yemeni city of Mukalla, seizing new areas in Hadramout. The push comes amid escalating clashes with the UAE-backed separatist Southern Transitional Council (STC), as rival forces battle for control across southern Yemen.Published On 3 Jan 2026

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Southern Transitional Council (STC) 40% Hadramout 50% Mukalla 60% Yemen ×370% Saudi Arabia ×280%

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Yemen

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