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Growing International Relief over Southern Control in Hadhramaut and Al-Mahra... and the International Community Recalculates its Approach to Yemen's Future

REPORTS - منذ 3 أيام

Eyn Al-jnoub

The political and military scene in southern Yemen has witnessed a qualitative development after the southern armed forces, led by the Southern Transitional Council (STC) headed by President Aidarus al-Zubaidi, tightened their grip on the provinces of Hadhramaut and Al-Mahra. This decisive military and security move has rearranged the balance of power in the country.

This field progress has been met with positive echoes in international diplomatic circles, where ambassadors from the Quartet countries (USA, UK, Saudi Arabia, and UAE), as well as France, Russia, and China, have expressed their admiration - albeit unofficially - for the southern forces' ability to restore security and impose order in areas that were previously plagued by insecurity and repeated breaches by terrorist groups and smuggling networks.

Diplomatic sources confirm that the STC is now viewed as a reliable force and an effective partner in the fight against terrorism, border control, and securing international navigation, particularly given the strategic location of the south overlooking key global shipping lanes.

The recent successes in Hadhramaut and Al-Mahra, and the imposition of control over areas that were previously outside official influence, have prompted the international community to reconsider the composition of the Presidential Leadership Council, which is seen by observers as no longer reflecting the new reality on the ground.

Cross-referenced information indicates preliminary consultations within the Quartet countries on the need to restructure the council to align with the emerging facts on the ground. Observers believe that the south is no longer just a local player, but has become a key player in the political and security equation, having proven its discipline and professionalism in handling sensitive files, which has boosted its credibility with major capitals and paved the way for a new international discussion on the future of the south.