Yemen’s main southern separatists to disband, senior STC official says
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Yemen's Southern Transitional Council (STC), the main southern separatist group, has reportedly decided to disband after talks in Saudi Arabia, according to STC Secretary-General Abdulrahman Al-Subaihi. The announcement, made on Yemeni television, stated the decision was made to preserve peace and security in the south and neighboring countries. This follows a December offensive by the STC against Yemeni government troops, which Riyadh claims was backed by the UAE. The STC had reported losing contact with its delegation in Riyadh, suggesting internal divisions. The Saudi-led coalition accused the UAE of smuggling STC leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi out of Saudi Arabia after he skipped the talks, highlighting a feud between Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
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