South Yemen

South Yemen refers to the region in southern Yemen where the Southern Transitional Council (STC), a coalition of separatist groups, seeks to re-establish an independent state. The STC had de facto control over much of southern Yemen but faces an uncertain future. They are newsworthy due to recent rallies in Aden demonstrating support for the STC amidst reports of the group potentially disbanding. The Saudi-led coalition has also recently attacked separatist forces loyal to leader Aidarus al-Zubaidi after he failed to attend peace talks in Riyadh. This follows deadly confrontations with Saudi-backed forces. The STC's actions and the external responses highlight the ongoing instability and complex political landscape in Yemen, where the dream of an independent South Yemen appears increasingly distant due to internal divisions and external pressures.