LIVE: Government forces control multiple cities in southern Yemen

US Usaid SiddiquiAl JazeeraFiled 2026-01-04 · 10:13 GMTOutlet · State media · QatarRead · 1 min

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On January 4, 2026, Saudi-backed government forces reportedly regained control of multiple cities in southern Yemen, including the Wadi Hadramout region. According to pro-government officials, the forces advanced, leading to the recapture of these areas. The reason for the advance was to regain control of the region. Footage showed the Saudi-backed forces in action during the operation. The events are part of the ongoing conflict in Yemen.

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Footage shows Saudi-backed forces advancing in southern Yemen

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Pro-government officials say they have regained control of the Wadi Hadramout region.

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Government forces control multiple cities in southern Yemen.

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Skip linksSkip to Content Live Navigation menuNewsAfricaAsiaUS & CanadaLatin AmericaEuropeAsia PacificMiddle EastExplainedOpinionSportVideoFeaturesEconomyHuman RightsClimate CrisisInvestigationsInteractivesIn PicturesScience & TechnologyPodcastsTravel Live Pro-government officials say they have regained control of the Wadi Hadramout region.Video Duration 00 minutes 42 seconds 00:42Footage shows Saudi-backed forces advancing in southern YemenBy Usaid SiddiquiPublished On 4 Jan 2026This live page has now been closed.

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