The Southern Transitional Council (STC) proclaimed its expanded presence across southern Yemen, including the vital port city of Aden, signifying a notable power shift. This development follows a military operation dubbed 'Promising Future' and sees the STC consolidating its control with minimal resistance from Saudi-backed forces.

Notably, senior leading figures from rival groups, including Rashad al-Alimi and Prime Minister Salem Saleh Bin Braik, have left Aden. These movements, however, were not enforced by the STC. The UAE has expressed its support for a political resolution, aligning with Saudi Arabia, despite the upheaval.

This territorial advancement underlines the STC's desire for southern autonomy and challenges the authority of the internationally recognized government. The sit

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