Yemen Separatists Declare Two-Year Independence Transition in South
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Firstpost•02-01-2026, 23:19
Yemen Separatists Declare Two-Year Independence Transition in South
- •Yemen's UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) announced a two-year transition towards independence in the south.
- •The STC's declaration follows their seizure of large swathes of southern Yemen last month.
- •STC President Aidaros Alzubidi stated the transition involves dialogue and a referendum.
- •Alzubidi warned of immediate independence if dialogue fails or if southern Yemen faces military attacks.
- •The announcement came as STC forces faced deadly airstrikes from the Saudi-led coalition.
Why It Matters: UAE-backed separatists in Yemen initiate a two-year independence bid for the south, threatening immediate action.
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