Yemen anti-Houthi council expels separatist leader
AP News••general
Key Points:
- The Southern Transitional Council (STC) in Yemen expelled its leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi, accusing him of treason after he reportedly refused to travel to Saudi Arabia for talks, highlighting internal divisions in the anti-Houthi coalition.
- The rift between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, both key backers of different factions in Yemen, has deepened, complicating efforts to unify forces against the Iran-aligned Houthis who control the capital, Sanaa.
- Saudi Arabia launched over 15 airstrikes targeting STC camps in al-Dhale governorate, escalating tensions as the STC condemned the strikes and demanded the safety of its delegation in Riyadh.
- The Presidential Leadership Council (PLC), led by Rash
