What are Saudi Arabia’s plans in southern Yemen? | Conflict News
Saudi Arabia says it will soon host a dialogue between Yemen’s main players.
For almost a decade, the Southern Transitional Council has been the main player in southern Yemen while the country reeled from division and civil strife.
But in a matter of hours, the separatists lost control of all the territory they had previously held.
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The developments followed a military intervention by Saudi Arabia to stop what it called a threat to its national security.
Earlier this week, in a statement issued in Riyadh, the STC announced the movement’s dissolution.
Saudi Arabia is now planning a conference of the main political factions to shape the future of the south.
Will the outcome serve its long-term goals in Yemen?
Presenter: James Bays
Guests:
Khaled Batarfi – Political analyst
Farea Al Muslimi – Research fellow at Chatham House’s Middle East and North Africa programme
Matthew Bryza – Adviser to the Southern Transitional Council and a former US ambassador
Published On 10 Jan 2026
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