UAE Saudi proxy conflict: southern seperatists and Hadi government in exile


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Overview of factions

 * Yemen’s who’s who – The road map of a conflict - Catherine Shakdam, Next Century Foundation, September 25, 2019

Southern Transitional Council

 * Yemen war: Who is the Southern Transitional Council? - MEE, August 30, 2019

Al-Islah

 * The rise of Al-Islah extremists in Yemen - Al Masdah, January 25, 2016

2018-2019 developments

 * Yemen separatists capture Aden, government confined to palace: residents - Reuters January 30, 2018
 * Southern Yemen demands split from north amid fears of fresh conflict: 'We will defend our lands' - The Independent, December 22, 2019
 * Southern Yemen leader wants place at peace talks - The National, March 6, 2019
 * Hadi's return to Yemen's parliament shores up Saudi interests - Al Araby, April 2019
 * Though the prominent secessionist faction, the Southern Transitional Council (STC) is largely a UAE-backed movement that also forwards Abu Dhabi's own regional interests


 * UAE drums of war southern Yemen - Yemen Extra May 23, 2019
 * As Saudi and UAE Proxies Trade Blows in Southern Yemen, Yemeni Civilians Pay the Price - Ahmed Abdulkareem, Mint Press September 3, 2019
 * Separtists launch attack on Saudi backed forces in Shabwah - Uprising today October 14, 2019

UAE 2019 troop drawdown?

 * UAE scales down military presence in Yemen as Gulf tensions flare Himalayan Times June 28, 2019
 * FEATURED: UAE reported not to be reducing forces in Yemen after all Uprising Today June 30, 2019
 * Military reinforcements of "Southern Transitional council " arrives to Shabwah coming from Aden Al Masdar July 4, 2019
 * UAE-backed troops withdraw following clashes with Shabwa tribesmen Debriefer, July 7, 2019
 * Sources: UAE to hands over operations center in Al-Mocha for Saudi forces after withdrawing from al-Khokha Al Masdar July 9, 2019
 * Yemen's UAE-backed forces take on life of their own amid Emirati drawdown Casey Coombes, Fernando Carvajal ,MEE July 9, 2019
 * The lull in fighting with houthis in the west allows southern seperatist UAE proxies to regroup against muslim brotherhood and Hadi aligned authorities in the south.


 * The War on Yemen Just Went from Bad to Worse for Saudi Arabia Andrew Korybko, Global Research July 22, 2019
 * We’re proud of the UAE’s military role in Yemen. But it’s time to seek a political solution. Anwar Gargash, Washington Post July 22, 2019
 * But just to be clear, the UAE and the rest of coalition are not leaving Yemen. While we will operate differently, our military presence will remain. In accordance with international law, we will continue to advise and assist local Yemeni forces. We will respond to attacks against the coalition and against neighboring states. With international partners, we will stay vigilant in securing access to critical waterways.


 * UAE Won’t Leave Yemen But Won’t Follow Saudis to War with Iran Either Randi Nord, Geopolitics Alert July 26, 2019



Fighting around Aden

 * Separatists seize Aden presidential palace, gov't military camps - Al Jazeera, August 10, 2019
 * Saudi-led coalition launches strike after Aden 'coup' AFP, August 11, 2019

August 29 UAE airstrike on Al Islah forces

 * Video: Footage of UAE attack on pro-Hadi forces - Uprising Today, August 30, 2019
 * Yemen colonel: Airstrikes kill at least 30 troops near Aden - The Peninsula, August 29, 2019

De-escalation ?

 * Yemen's government starts indirect talks with southern separatists in Saudi Arabia: officials - Reuters, September 4, 2019
 * STC vice-chairman: Jeddah dialogue our hope to unite against Iran - Debriefer, October 8, 2019
 * Sources, witnesses to "Debriefer": UAE withdraw some of its troops and military equipment from Aden - Debriefer, October 9, 2019

December 2019

 * Report: South Yemen Separatists Reject Riyadh Agreement - Yemen Extra, December 4, 2019
 * Southern Yemen Burns As Reinforcements Go On - Yemen Extra, December 4, 2019
 * Assassinations rock Aden following Yemeni government's return - MEE, December 12, 2019
 * Yemen's shaky power-sharing pact faces uncertain future - Al Monitor, December 16, 2019

2020

 * MAJOR: Hundreds Of US, UK Troops Arrive In Southern Yemen - Drago Bosnich, Fort Russ News, March 13, 2020


 * STC: War looming with Yemeni government in south - Debriefer, April 18, 2020
 * UAE-backed separatists warn of 'imminent war' with Saudi mercenaries in Yemen - Press TV, April 19, 2020
 * STC declares state of emergency in southern Yemen - Emad al Masharshi, Uprising Today, April 26, 2020
 * UAE-BACKED SEPARATISTS DECLARE SELF-RULE IN SOUTHERN YEMEN - Yemen Press, April 26, 2020
 * STC forces seize government offices in Aden - Debriefer, April 27, 2020
 * Yemeni gov't ..Statement called Aidrous Al-Zubaidi clear rebellion against legitimacy - Debriefer, April 27, 2020
 * Southerners’ Declaration of self-rule in Yemen Complicates Bin Salman’s Situation - Al Masirah, April 27, 2020 Translated Article, Alalam Website
 * South Yemen is currently divided into two parts; an Emirati and a Saudi, in the governorates of Aden, Lahj and Abyan, the STC and in fact the Emirates assume the upper hand. Saudi Arabia also plays the dominant role in Hadramaut, Shabwa and Mahra.


 * Yemeni governorates reject STC autonomy announcement - Debriefer, April 27, 2020
 * Maher Farrukh - Fair to say STC doesn't have universal support in the south, but using governors appointed by the Hadi gov (who are routinely replaced when they don't fall in line) is an inaccurate way to measure the level of STC support...


 * Yemen's Aden sick of power games as southern separatists declare self-rule - MEE, April 28, 2020
 * UAE Is Pushing Its Militias In Yemen To Escalate Against The Legitimate Government - UAE Leaks, April 28, 2020
 * Yemen's separatists take state revenues in Aden to tighten southern grip MEE, May 11, 2020
 * Earlier this month, Brigadier Ahmed Saeed Bin Braik, head of the STC, instructed all public and private institutions in Aden to deposit tax and customs revenues in the council’s accounts at Al-Ahli Bank, also know as the National Commercial Bank, in the port city.


 * Yemen govt, southern separatists clash over Zinjibar - AFP, May 11, 2020

Analysis

 * War in Yemen Reflects War within the Arab World - Salman Rafi Sheikh, New Eastern Outlook, May 6, 2020