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Yemen's STC denies disbanding amid protests
The Southern Transitional Council (STC), a separatist group in Yemen, said they are not disbanding.
This comes after some members made confusing statements about the group's future.
The group is supported by the United Arab Emirates and is involved in a disagreement between Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Thousands of people protested in support of the STC in the cities of Aden and Mukalla.
The STC leader, Aidarous al-Zubaidi, fled the country, and the Saudi-led coalition accused the UAE of helping him escape.
The STC called for more protests and warned against any attempts to disrupt their activities.
Thousands protested in Aden and Mukalla in support of the Southern Transitional Council (STC).
The STC denied plans to disband, calling a previous announcement 'null and void'.
STC leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi fled Yemen, with Saudi Arabia accusing the UAE of aiding his escape.
Saudi-backed fighters retook areas seized by the STC, highlighting tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
The STC accused its members in Riyadh of being detained and forced to make statements.
- Who
- Southern Transitional Council (STC) and supporters
- What
- Denial of disbanding and mass protests
- Where
- Aden and Mukalla, Yemen
- When
- January 10
- Why
- Amid conflicting remarks and a feud between Gulf powers
Key facts
- Group
- Southern Transitional Council (STC)
- Date
- January 10
- Platform
- X (formerly Twitter)
- Backing
- United Arab Emirates
- Conflict
- Feud between Saudi Arabia and UAE
- Protests
- Aden and Mukalla
- STC Leader
- Aidarous al-Zubaidi
Quotes
Protester
An unidentified man participating in the protests
“This large public gathering is a powerful message and a popular referendum in the south for the Southern Transitional Council”
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“We have taken to the streets again… No one can silence us… Not Saudi Arabia, nor any other party or country”
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Reuters witness
A witness reporting for Reuters news agency
“southerner, raise your voice, independence or death”
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