Chaos in Yemen: Saudi Airstrikes Target UAE-Backed Forces

Rising Tensions in Southern Yemen

Saudi coalition airstrikes have targeted forces allied with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), further escalating the conflict in Yemen. The recent clashes were triggered after the Southern Transitional Council (STC) advanced into the provinces of Hadramawt and Mahra, seizing control of a resource-rich oil region and displacing the “Guardians of the Nation” forces, which are aligned with Saudi Arabia. In response, Saudi forces have launched retaliatory strikes against the STC, intensifying already strained relations between the multiple factions operating in Yemen.

Declaration of a Transitional Area

In a significant political development, the STC, which has received substantial support from the UAE, declared southern Yemen an “area of transition” for a two-year period. This announcement included plans for a referendum on self-determination aimed at facilitating an official separation from northern Yemen. The UAE has also stated its intention to withdraw all military personnel from Yemen, indicating a possible shift in its involvement in the region’s ongoing conflict.

The Situation on the Ground

Supporters of the STC, which advocates for Southern Yemen’s autonomy, have gathered in Aden, demonstrating growing regional support. The latest actions underscore the complex dynamics at play in Yemen, where multiple factions-including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and other local groups-are vying for influence amid a protracted civil war that has already caused immense humanitarian suffering.

As the conflict continues to evolve, the international community watches closely, concerned about the implications for regional stability and the desperate humanitarian situation in Yemen.

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