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Southern Transitional Council political and social activity

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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. Both branches have focused on mobilizing for a mass rally scheduled for September 1st to commemorate During the 55th anniversary of the Southern Army. During the anniversary commemorations in the Serar district of Abyan, Sheikh Saleh Hassan Al-Mansouri, a member of the local Army, STC leadership, leadership emphasized the strategic importance of the Southern Armed Forces. Al-Mansouri highlighted the military’s role in protecting national achievements, maintaining stability, achievements and establishing the structures of the Southern state, specifically noting its resilience maintaining stability against Houthi militia activities since the 2015 war. He reaffirmed the Serar district’s commitment to the STC leadership under President Aidarous al-Zoubaidi and rejected external political coordination efforts that contradict the will of the Southern people. activities. On September 1st, hundreds of thousands of STC supporters gathered held mass rallies in Aden and Hadramaut for mass demonstrations. Hadramaut. In Aden, leaders framed the Southern Armed Forces as a “sovereign national achievement” and highlighted their role in vital to securing international maritime routes, including routes like the Bab al-Mandab strait and the Red Sea. strait. However, the commemorations in Mukalla, the capital of Hadramaut, were marked by tension. Reports indicated that tension, with reports of security forces used using live ammunition to disperse crowds and conducted conducting raids on the homes of STC officials, resulting in several arrests of STC members and leaders. Concurrently, officials. Following these events, the STC National Assembly has been reviewing legislative and organizational updates, including plans General Secretariat met in Aden to establish a new legislative chapter address regional security. The Council praised local refusal to involve southern forces in military escalations between Houthi militias and revoke the memberships of individuals who have joined other parties, stating that any military involvement must be guided by a clear political groups. 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.

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  1. 2026-09-10 16:45 UTC Southern Transitional Council political and social activity
  2. 2026-09-01 17:27 UTC Southern Transitional Council political and social activity
  3. 2026-08-31 22:35 UTC Southern Transitional Council political and social activity
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