Southern Yemen's Push for Independence: A Renewed Call for Secession

Protesters in southern Yemen rally for secession and support the Southern Transitional Council (STC) after it announced its dissolution. The protests highlight the ongoing complexities of Yemen's civil war, involving sectarian tensions and regional influences. The STC seeks independence for southern Yemen, amidst evolving political and humanitarian challenges.

In recent developments from southern Yemen, thousands of protesters gathered to demand the region's secession and support the Southern Transitional Council (STC), which previously announced its dissolution. The demonstrations, occurring in the Khor Maksar district, underscore the persistent calls for southern independence.

The STC, an Emirati-backed group established in 2017, aims to restore southern Yemen as an independent state. Tensions are rising after STC's military actions against Saudi-aligned forces, displaying the intricate power dynamics within Yemen's ongoing civil war.

Meanwhile, the Saudi-backed Presidential Leadership Council appointed Shae'a al-Zandani as the new prime minister, amid worsening humanitarian conditions highlighted by a UN warning of looming catastrophic hunger, stressing the urgency for international support.

(With inputs from agencies.)