Yemen Government PLC Control South 2026: Separatists Disband
In January 2026, Yemen's PLC reclaims full control of the south as STC forces disband. Saudi intervention and the exile of separatist leaders signal a new phase in the civil war.
One authority for the first time in a decade. Yemen's internationally recognized Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) has reasserted full control over the country's south after the Southern Transitional Council (STC) officially disbanded. This seismic shift follows a rapid Saudi-backed military push that dismantled the separatist movement's years-long grip on strategic oil-rich provinces.
Yemen Government PLC Control South 2026: Power Reclaimed
In a televised address on January 10, 2026, PLC chief Rashad al-Alimi announced the recapture of Hadramout and al-Mahra. He hasn't just consolidated territory; he's issued a direct challenge to the Houthis, demanding they negotiate or face a unified military offensive. The STC's leader, Aidarous al-Zubaidi, has reportedly fled to Abu Dhabi and faces charges of high treason.
Riyadh-Abu Dhabi Friction
The intervention highlights a growing rift between Saudi Arabia and the UAE. While Riyadh views the eastern provinces as a "core national security matter," the UAE has withdrawn its counterterrorism units following Saudi airstrikes that allegedly targeted Emirati-bound shipments. With the UAE out, the STC lost its primary benefactor, making its dissolution inevitable.
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