Saudi Arabias military presence in southern Yemen remains unclear
January 10, 2026 • Al Jazeera
Saudi Arabia Announces Upcoming Conference for Yemen’s Main Players
A conference is set to be held in Saudi Arabia, bringing together the main political factions in southern Yemen. The event follows a recent military intervention by Saudi Arabia, which aimed to address what it described as a threat to its national security.
The Southern Transitional Council (STC), a separatist group that had dominated southern Yemen for nearly a decade, announced earlier this week that it would be dissolving. This development came after the STC lost control of all territories previously held by the group.
Saudi Arabia has now stated its intention to host a dialogue between the main players in southern Yemen, including the STC and other factions. The conference is expected to shape the future of the region.
The details of the conference have not been released yet, but Saudi officials have confirmed that it will take place soon. Representatives from various groups are expected to attend, although the exact participants have not been announced.
The outcome of the conference remains uncertain, and its implications for Yemen’s future are unclear.
Source: Al Jazeera