Summary
A separatist group in Yemen called the Southern Transitional Council (STC), supported by the United Arab Emirates, has taken control of oil-rich areas in the south of the country. This action disrupts a fragile quiet in Yemen's long-standing civil war and may affect regional stability.
Key Facts
- The Southern Transitional Council (STC) took over provinces in southern Yemen, including Hadramout and Mahra.
- The STC has the backing of the United Arab Emirates and seeks to make southern Yemen an independent state.
- Yemen's civil war began in 2014 when the Houthis took control of the capital, Sanaa.
- The Houthis, supported by Iran, control large parts of Yemen, including the capital.
- Saudi Arabia and the UAE support the internationally recognized Yemeni government against the Houthis.
- The conflict has caused a severe humanitarian crisis and hurt Yemen's economy.
- The STC now controls key oil facilities, which affects the region's resources and power dynamics.
