Summary
Yemeni government troops, supported by Saudi Arabia, have regained control of important military sites from the Southern Transitional Council (STC) in Hadramout and al-Mahra. The STC is set to attend peace talks in Saudi Arabia, aiming to ease ongoing tensions in Yemen. This conflict has caused recent fighting and prompted discussions on potential independence for southern Yemen.
Key Facts
- Yemeni and Saudi-backed government forces have taken back key military sites from the STC in Hadramout and al-Mahra.
- STC is led by Aidarous al-Zubaidi and plans to attend peace talks in Saudi Arabia.
- Civilian life in Mukalla has begun to return to normal after STC troops left.
- The STC declared a transitional period towards potential independence for southern Yemen.
- Fighting has led to 80 STC fighters killed, 152 wounded, and 130 captured.
- Yemen's government has accused the STC of restricting civilian movement, violating agreements.
- Tensions continue between Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the STC over the conflict.
