Saudi Arabia Exposes Internal Divisions as Yemen Separatist Leader Fails to Show for Crucial Talks
As Saudi Arabia tightens the screws on Yemen’s separatists, the flight of STC leader Aidarous Al-Zubaidi signals deep fractures that jeopardize coalition unity against Iran-backed Houthis and threaten American interests in Middle East stability.
In a striking development that underscores the fracturing alliances driving instability in Yemen, Saudi Arabia announced on Wednesday that Aidarous Al-Zubaidi, leader of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC), unexpectedly fled to an unknown location instead of attending scheduled talks in Riyadh aimed at resolving ongoing conflicts.The statement from Maj. Gen. Turki al-Malki, spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition fighting Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, revealed that intelligence indicated Al-Zubaidi mobilized a heavily armed force with armored and combat vehicles before disappearing. Meanwhile, other STC officials did proceed to Saudi Arabia for negotiations — heightening suspicions about internal power struggles.How Long Will Washington...
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