Who is Aidarous al-Zubaidi? Yemen’s ‘traitor’ chief
Summary
Aidarous al-Zubaidi, a key figure in southern Yemen's political landscape, was removed from the Presidential Leadership Council and now faces charges of high treason. He is accused of forming armed gangs and leading a military rebellion. According to the Saudi-led coalition, al-Zubaidi has fled to an unknown location, though his party disputes this claim.Key Facts
- Aidarous al-Zubaidi is a former air force officer and southern Yemeni leader.
- He was removed from his leadership role by Rashad al-Alimi, the chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council.
- Al-Zubaidi faces charges of high treason, including forming armed gangs and harming Yemen's political and military state.
- The Saudi-led coalition claims al-Zubaidi fled to an unknown place, but his party, the Southern Transitional Council (STC), denies this, stating he is in Aden.
- Al-Zubaidi is known for founding the Movement of Right to Self-Determination, which opposed northern Yemen forces.
- He was appointed governor of Aden in 2015 but was dismissed in 2017, later forming the STC.
- Al-Zubaidi's ultimate political aim is to create an independent southern Yemen, or "State of South Arabia".
- On January 2, 2026, al-Zubaidi announced a transition period toward a referendum on southern Yemen's independence.
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