Mapping who controls what in Yemen in 2026
Summary
Yemen's government, called the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC), regained control of two southern provinces from the Southern Transitional Council (STC), a group wanting independence. This conflict has increased tensions between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, who back different sides. There are three main parties involved in the ongoing conflict: the PLC, STC, and the Houthis.Key Facts
- The Yemeni government, known as the PLC, retook the southern provinces of Hadramout and al-Mahra.
- These provinces were previously held by the STC, which is supported by the UAE.
- Saudi Arabia backs the PLC and conducted airstrikes against the STC positions.
- The Houthi movement, aligned with Iran, controls Yemen’s capital, Sanaa.
- The STC wants the south of Yemen to be independent, similar to how it was before 1990.
- The PLC was established in 2022 to manage political, security, and military issues in Yemen.
- Recent fighting has further destabilized Yemen and strained relations between Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
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