Yemen’s southern separatists disband amid Riyadh talks

Al JazeeraFiled 2026-01-09 · 12:50 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min

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In January 2026, Yemen's Southern Transitional Council (STC), a prominent southern separatist group, announced its disbandment. The announcement was made by STC leaders participating in talks held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The reason for the disbandment was not specified in the report. However, the decision was met with resistance, as STC members based in Aden rejected the announcement. The future implications of this division within the STC and its impact on the broader Yemeni conflict remain unclear.

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STC members based in Aden rejected the announcement.

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The statement came from STC leaders attending talks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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The Southern Transitional Council has announced it is to disband.

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NewsFeedYemen’s main southern separatist group, the Southern Transitional Council has announced it is to disband. The statement came from STC leaders attending talks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. STC members based in Aden rejected the announcement.Published On 9 Jan 2026

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