Saudi-backed forces deploy in Aden, upping pressure on separatistsNewsFeedSaudi-backed “National Shield Forces” were seen deploying in Aden a day after separatist leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi fled Yemen for the United Arab Emirates. The city has been at the centre of al-Zubaidi’s Southern Transitional Council (STC).Published On 8 Jan 2026
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THU · 2026-01-08 · 19:26 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0108-6465
NSR-2026-0108-6465News Report·EN·Conflict
Saudi-backed forces deploy in Aden, upping pressure on separatists
In Aden, Yemen, Saudi-backed "National Shield Forces" deployed on January 8, 2026. This deployment occurred a day after Aidarous al-Zubaidi, leader of the separatist Southern Transitional Council (STC), fled Yemen for the United Arab Emirates.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-01-08 · 19:26 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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In Aden, Yemen, Saudi-backed "National Shield Forces" deployed on January 8, 2026. This deployment occurred a day after Aidarous al-Zubaidi, leader of the separatist Southern Transitional Council (STC), fled Yemen for the United Arab Emirates. Aden has been the central location for the STC, a separatist group led by al-Zubaidi. The deployment of Saudi-backed forces is seen as increasing pressure on the separatists in the region. The reason for the increased pressure is not stated in the article.
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The city has been at the centre of al-Zubaidi’s Southern Transitional Council (STC).
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Separatist leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi fled Yemen for the United Arab Emirates.
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Saudi-backed “National Shield Forces” were seen deploying in Aden.
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