South Yemen

The Southern Transitional Council (STC) is a separatist group in Yemen aiming to re-establish the independent state of South Yemen. They gained de facto control over much of southern Yemen but are now facing internal divisions and an uncertain future. Recent news highlights rallies in Aden demonstrating support for the STC amidst reports of the group potentially disbanding. The STC's leader, Aidarus al-Zubaidi, has faced attacks from the Saudi-led coalition after failing to attend peace talks in Riyadh. These events underscore the ongoing conflict and instability in Yemen, where the STC's separatist ambitions complicate efforts to achieve a unified and peaceful resolution. The group's actions and the response from regional actors significantly impact the political landscape and humanitarian situation in the region.