The self-rule declared by the UAE-backed separatists in southern Yemen highlights competing agendas of Saudi Arabia and the UAE
As the Southern Transitional Council in Yemen declared self-rule on April 27, even though it meant breaking the November peace deal, the dramatic turn of events highlighted the competing foreign policies amongst the two Gulf allies — the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
“One of the provisions of the Riyadh agreement was to establish a joint cabinet but we can’t wait indefinitely. The Yemeni government is playing its games and trying to frustrate this process,” Alnoud said.Saudi Arabia's intervention, warning of "dangerous and catastrophic" consequences. “We should not shy away from the possible solution of a two-state solution.
The Hadi government blames the STC separatists for rebelling in several southern provinces, including Socotra. The Socotra Governorate also accused the STC of conspiring to kill Governor Ramzi Mahrous on April 8.In March 2015, the Saudi-led coalition declared war on Iran-backed Houthi rebels to restore the power of Hadi government, which was toppled in 2014 when the rebels captured the capital Sanaa. together against the Houthis.
He said the people loyal to the STC exerted pressure on the group to take a decision in light of the pandemic, as there were no public services visible on the ground and someone needed to take the charge and fill the power vacuum.
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