Yemen separatist STC supporters gather in Aden

The Southern Transitional Council (STC) faces an uncertain future amid internal divisions over plans to disband, with conflicting reports following deadly confrontations with Saudi Arabia-backed forces. STC supporters in Aden demonstrated their support for an independent state, waving the flag of former South Yemen. Despite an announcement of dissolution by an STC delegation in Riyadh, internal disagreements and the absence of leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi highlight ongoing divisions within the separatist movement. Al-Zubaidi was smuggled to the UAE, sparking accusations of UAE involvement and a ban on demonstrations in Aden by Saudi-backed forces aligned with Yemen’s government.

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