Jakarta ‍ – The Saudi Arabian-led coalition conducted airstrikes in yemen⁤ on January 2, 2026, targeting separatists supported by the⁢ United ‍Arab Emirates (UAE).The UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) reported ⁤at least seven fatalities.
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‌ ⁤ According to Al Jazeera, Mohammed Abdulmalik, the head ⁣of the STC ​in Wadi Hadramaut and the Hadramaut Desert, stated that seven airstrikes struck Yemen, specifically targeting a camp in⁣ Al-Khasah.

The attack resulted in seven deaths ⁣and left more than ⁤20 people injured.
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Background: The Yemeni Conflict

​ ⁣ The ‍conflict in Yemen began in‍ 2014, with Houthi rebels seizing control of the capital, ​Sanaa. A Saudi Arabian-led coalition intervened in 2015 to‍ restore the internationally recognized government. The UAE​ has supported various separatist groups, including the STC, who seek ‍independence for southern Yemen.This has created a complex multi-sided conflict.

​ The conflict has resulted in ⁤a severe ⁤humanitarian crisis, with ‍millions of Yemenis facing starvation and ‌disease.the United Nations has ⁢repeatedly called for a ceasefire ​and a⁤ political solution.

The Southern Transitional ⁣Council⁤ (STC)

The ⁣Southern Transitional Council (STC) is a political organization advocating for the independence of South Yemen. It is indeed largely composed of southern Yemeni separatists and has received support from the UAE.The STC has clashed with both the⁤ Saudi-led coalition and the internationally recognized government.

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