# Southern Transitional Council political and social activity

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/southern-transitional-council-political-and-social-activity
> Updated: 2026-09-08T21:02:52.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 5.

Local branches of the Southern Transitional Council (STC) in Loder and Aden have been organizing to address deteriorating living conditions and political developments. In Loder, officials reported a severe shortage of gas and petroleum products, while leadership in Aden characterized service shortages as a “systematic war against citizens,” attributing the crisis to Saudi involvement.

During the 55th anniversary of the Southern Army, STC leadership emphasized the military’s role in protecting national achievements and maintaining stability against Houthi militia activities. On September 1st, hundreds of thousands of supporters held mass rallies in Aden and Hadramaut. In Aden, leaders framed the Southern Armed Forces as a “sovereign national achievement” vital to securing maritime routes like the Bab al-Mandab strait. However, commemorations in Mukalla, Hadramaut, were marked by tension, with reports of security forces using live ammunition to disperse crowds and conducting raids on the homes of STC officials.

Following these events, the STC General Secretariat met in Aden to address regional security. The Council praised local refusal to involve southern forces in military escalations between Houthi militias and other parties, stating that any military involvement must be guided by a clear political vision prioritizing the southern cause. The Secretariat also condemned the suppression of peaceful protests in Aden, specifically criticizing a decision to prohibit the singing of the southern national anthem in schools, which they labeled a violation of public rights and freedoms.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: Southern Transitional Council rejects involvement in military escalations

The Southern Transitional Council in Aden expressed support for southern community resistance against being drawn into military escalations, stressing that military actions must align with southern political's.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/southern-transitional-council-rejects-involvement-in-military-escalations

### 2026-09-01: Southern Transitional Council supporters hold mass rallies in Aden and Hadramaut

Massive crowds gathered in Aden and Hadramaut to mark the 55th anniversary of the Southern Army, facing security crackdowns and live ammunition in Mukalla.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/southern-transitional-council-supporters-hold-mass-rallies-in-aden-and-hadramaut

### 2026-08-31: Southern Transitional Council leader emphasizes role of Southern Army

Southern Transitional Council leader Saleh Hassan Al-Mansouri emphasized the Southern Army's role in protecting national stability and sovereignty during its 55th anniversary commemorations.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/southern-transitional-council-leader-emphasizes-role-of-southern-army

### 2026-08-26: Southern Transitional Council National Assembly reviews political updates

The Southern Transitional Council's National Assembly met to discuss legislative preparations, membership revocations, and security concerns regarding Al Dhale and the Hadramaut headquarters.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/southern-transitional-council-national-assembly-reviews-political-updates

### 2026-08-23: Southern Transitional Council branches prepare for September rallies

Southern Transitional Council local bodies in Loder and Aden met to address fuel shortages and organize mass rallies for September 1st to mark the anniversary of the Southern Army.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/southern-transitional-council-branches-prepare-for-september-rallies

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