Thousands of supporters of Yemen’s separatist STC rally in Aden

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffJanuary 10, 2026 at 06:18 PM

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On January 10, 2026, thousands of Yemenis rallied in Aden to support the Southern Transitional Council (STC), a separatist group facing internal divisions and uncertainty. The demonstrations occurred in response to reports of the STC potentially disbanding after clashes with Saudi-backed forces. Protesters chanted slogans against Saudi Arabia and the Yemeni government, advocating for an independent South Yemen. The STC's recent loss of territory in Hadramout and al-Mahra, following a Saudi-backed offensive, has heightened tensions between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, accused of supporting the STC. The rallies highlight the ongoing complexities of the Yemeni conflict and the separatist movement's continued desire for independence.

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Riyadh ×240% Yacoub al-Safyani 50% al-Mahra ×255% South Yemen 60% Hadramout ×360% United Arab Emirates 65% Saudi Arabia ×475% Aden ×580% Yemen ×585% Southern Transitional Council (STC) ×890%

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southern transitional council 100% yemen 100% separatists 90% aden 80% saudi arabia 70% independent state 60% internal divisions 50% political rally 40%