Yemen Power-Sharing Collapses: Al-Zubaidi Treason Charges 2026 Sparks Crisis
Yemen's political landscape shifted on Jan 7, 2026, as STC leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi faced treason charges. Analyze the impact of Yemen Al-Zubaidi treason charges 2026.
They've shaken hands for years, but the gloves are finally off. On January 7, 2026, Yemen's fragile political alliance shattered as the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) removed Aidarous al-Zubaidi from his post and charged him with high treason.
The Rupture of Power-Sharing and Al-Zubaidi Treason Charges
According to Al Jazeera, PLC Chairman Rashad al-Alimi issued a decree accusing al-Zubaidi of leading a military rebellion and forming armed gangs. The Saudi-led coalition claims al-Zubaidi fled to an unknown destination after ignoring a summons to Riyadh. However, the Southern Transitional Council (STC) firmly denies this, stating their leader remains in Aden to continue his duties.
A Long Game for Independence
The breaking point came on January 2, 2026, when al-Zubaidi announced a two-year transition toward an independence referendum. His vision of a federal 'State of South Arabia' has long been at odds with the unified anti-Houthi front's goals. While he joined the PLC in April 2022, he never abandoned the goal of restoring the pre-1990 southern state.
Now, the STC reports it's lost all contact with its delegation in Riyadh, raising fears of detentions. With treason charges on the table and airstrikes hitting the south, Yemen's internal conflict has entered its most dangerous phase since the start of the peace process.
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