Yemen anti-Houthi council expels separatist leader and says he faces treason charges
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Key Points:
- The Southern Transitional Council (STC) expelled its leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi, charging him with treason for refusing to attend talks in Saudi Arabia, escalating tensions within Yemen’s anti-Houthi forces.
- The STC accused Saudi Arabia of airstrikes in Yemen’s al-Dhale governorate, while Saudi-led coalition officials claimed al-Zubaidi fled with a large armed force to an unknown location.
- The conflict highlights growing rifts between Saudi Arabia and the UAE, former allies in Yemen, as the UAE recently withdrew its forces following Saudi pressure and strikes on STC positions.
- Yemen remains embroiled in a complex, multi-faceted conflict involving the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, with over
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