Yemeni separatist groups future uncertain following STC disbandment announcement

Yemeni Separatists Deny Disbandment Claims

A spokesperson for Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council (STC) has disputed an announcement stating that the separatist group is disbanding. According to the official, delegation members in Riyadh were allegedly coerced into making a statement indicating the group’s dissolution.

The STC had previously announced its intention to disband, but the spokesperson claims this was not a genuine decision made by the group. Instead, they believe that external pressures may have led to the announcement being made.

The spokesperson stated that delegation members in Riyadh were subjected to “coercion” and “pressure” into making the statement about the group’s disbandment. This has raised questions about the legitimacy of the announcement and the true intentions behind it.

Details regarding the circumstances surrounding the announcement are currently unclear, but officials within the STC have expressed skepticism about the claim that the group is disbanding. The situation remains fluid, with further developments expected in the coming days.

The Southern Transitional Council has been a key player in Yemen’s ongoing conflict, representing the interests of the southern region. Any changes to the group’s status or intentions would likely have significant implications for the country’s fragile peace process.

Source: Al Jazeera