Saudi-led coalition says STC’s al-Zubaidi fled to UAE via Somaliland
Summary
The Saudi Arabia-led coalition announced that Aidarous al-Zubaidi, leader of the Southern Transitional Council (STC), fled to the United Arab Emirates via Somaliland, avoiding planned peace talks in Riyadh. This move could increase tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE, especially following the STC's recent actions against Saudi-backed forces in Yemen. The coalition accused al-Zubaidi of high treason and removed him from a leadership council in Yemen.Key Facts
- Aidarous al-Zubaidi of the Southern Transitional Council fled Yemen and went to the UAE.
- He traveled by boat to Somaliland and then flew to Abu Dhabi.
- Al-Zubaidi skipped peace talks scheduled in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- The Saudi-led coalition and the UAE-supported STC have conflicts over actions in Yemen.
- The STC aims to establish an independent state in southern Yemen.
- The Saudi-led coalition conducted airstrikes in Yemen after the STC attacked Saudi-backed troops.
- Yemen's internationally recognized government accused al-Zubaidi of high treason.
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