Saudi-backed government forces retake multiple cities in southern Yemen

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Saudi-backed forces launch successful operation, retaking multiple cities in southern Yemen, but tensions remain. The Presidential Leadership Council announced "record success" after operations against the United Arab Emirates-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) gained momentum.

Government troops backed by Saudi Arabia have successfully reclaimed control of Hadramout and al-Mahra provinces from STC forces, which had seized these regions in early December. Mukalla, a key eastern port city and capital of Hadramout province, was also retaken after being occupied by STC fighters.

The operation began on Saturday with Homeland Shield forces achieving significant gains, including the control of all nine districts of al-Mahra governorate. Yemen's largest governorate, Hadramout, saw its districts taken under government control, marking a crucial shift in the conflict.

Yemeni authorities attributed the success to military action and welcomed Saudi Arabia's involvement in mediating peace talks between STC forces and the internationally recognized government. The offer of dialogue was seen as an opportunity for both sides to address long-standing grievances.

However, tensions persist across southern Yemen, with at least 80 STC fighters killed in clashes with Saudi-backed forces. Another 152 were wounded, and 130 taken captive. Despite this, STC officials acknowledged the value of dialogue and called for its continuation to protect "the aspirations of the southern people".

Local sources reported that life is returning to normal in the city of Seiyun, where efforts are underway to reactivate state institutions and provide essential services. Yemen's internationally recognized government has also accused the STC of imposing movement restrictions on citizens in Aden, prompting a call for an end to these measures.

Government forces vow to press on from Hadramout towards Aden, which remains under STC control, as flights resume at Aden International Airport after the airport was closed due to tensions.
 
🤔 I'm not surprised they managed to retake those cities, I mean, who wouldn't want to be backed by Saudi Arabia's money and military power? 🤑 It's just another example of how the situation in Yemen is being manipulated to suit their interests. The STC guys were probably just playing along with the peace talks to get some international attention and funding for themselves... meanwhile, life is still a nightmare for regular Yemenis. And now they're moving on to Aden? 🚫 That's gonna be fun, I'm sure it'll end well... not.
 
I'm telling you, something's off about this whole thing 🤔. Saudi Arabia is always backing up their buddies, but I think they want a piece of the pie too 🤑. They're using these "peace talks" as a way to get Yemeni authorities on board with their own agenda... mark my words 😏. And what about all those STC fighters getting killed or taken captive? That's gotta be more than just a coincidence, right? I mean, it sounds like they're trying to weaken the opposition so Saudi Arabia can swoop in and "save" the day 🙄. But we all know how that story usually ends... a win-win for everyone except the Yemeni people, who are already struggling to survive 💔.
 
I'M SO SICK OF ALL THESE WARZ IN YEMEN!!! 🤯 IT'S LIKE, CAN'T WE ALL JUST GET ALONG AND TALK THINGS OUT?! 😩 THEY'VE BEEN FIGHTING FOR YEARS NOW AND I DON'T SEE ANY END IN SIGHT. THE CAPTIVES, THE KILLED, THE WOUNDED... IT'S ALL SO HEARTBREAKING. BUT AT LEAST SAUDI ARABIA IS TRYING TO HELP MEDIATE PEACE TALKS... MAYBE THIS IS THE BREAK THEY NEED!!! 💬
 
So it's been a mixed bag here 🤔. On one hand, I think it's great that Saudi-backed forces were able to retake some key cities and regions in southern Yemen. It's definitely a step in the right direction towards reducing instability and promoting peace talks.

But at the same time, you've got to consider the human cost of this op 🤕. 80 STC fighters killed and another 152 wounded? That's devastating. And what about the civilians who got caught in the crossfire? It's just not sustainable, right?

And I'm also a bit skeptical about the government's plan to push forward from Hadramout towards Aden without addressing some of the underlying issues that led to STC's initial takeover 🤔. Have they really thought through the long-term implications of this move?

It'll be interesting to see how this all plays out in the coming days and weeks ⏰. But one thing's for sure, it's going to take a lot more than just military might to resolve this conflict peacefully 💡.
 
I mean, it's all just so... complicated 🤯. Like, we're supposed to be celebrating Saudi Arabia's involvement in Yemen, right? But seriously, folks, this whole thing feels like a giant mess 😩. The STC and government troops fighting each other is not exactly the most reassuring sight 🚨. And don't even get me started on the civilians caught in the middle... I mean, who gets hurt in these conflicts? 🤕

But at the same time, it's great to see that dialogue is being offered as an option 💬. Maybe this is a chance for both sides to finally talk things through and figure out what they really want 🤝. The STC reps do seem pretty reasonable about wanting some autonomy, so maybe we should be all about supporting that 🙏.

And let's not forget the role of Saudi Arabia in it all 🤑. Are they just in this for their own interests? 💸 Or are they genuinely trying to help out? Either way, I'm still on the fence about their involvement...
 
🤔 lol this whole thing is so bloody messy... like they just keep going back and forth and no one's really winning 🚫 Saudi Arabia backing these forces all over the place is getting kinda rich, meanwhile Yemen's people are still stuck in the middle of it all 🙄. STC folks gotta keep calling for dialogue tho, because at the end of the day it's about finding a way outta this conflict that doesn't leave more innocent ppl dead or displaced 💔. Also, 130 ppl taken captive? what even is that? 😤
 
man this conflict is like a never-ending cycle of violence 🚫... Saudi-backed forces just took back some cities in southern Yemen but I'm not sure if that's gonna bring any real peace talks 🤔... STC officials say dialogue is good but what about all the innocent ppl caught in the middle? 🌎 life seems to be returning to normal in Seiyun but how long will it take for trust to be restored? ⏱️ I mean, the gov't troops have regained control of Hadramout and al-Mahra provinces which is a big deal but what's next? Are they gonna push into Aden now? 🤞
 
I don’t usually comment but it’s crazy how quickly things can escalate in Yemen 🤯. I mean, one day they're fighting for control of a city and the next, it's like the whole region is back under government control 💥. But at the same time, I get why there are tensions between STC forces and the government – those guys have been trying to assert their independence for years 😬.

It's all so complicated 🤯. I don't know who's really winning or losing in this conflict. On one hand, you've got Saudi Arabia supporting the government, which is like a major power player in the region 💸. And on the other hand, you've got STC forces trying to protect their own interests and aspirations 🌟.

I guess what I'm saying is that it's all just so messy 😩. There are no easy answers here. But hey, at least there's a glimmer of hope with these peace talks – if they can actually make progress on addressing the grievances of both sides, maybe we'll see some real changes 🤞.
 
So it looks like we got another conflict brewing in Yemen 🤯. The thing is, just because Saudi-backed forces took back some cities doesn't necessarily mean everything is all sunshine and rainbows. I mean, you've got at least 80 people dead and another 152 wounded - that's no joke 💀.

And let's not forget about the STC folks who are still in control of Aden airport... which means flights are resuming, but it also means they're still holding out on basically everyone else. It's like, can't we all just get along? 🤔

I'm not saying I'm an expert or anything, but it seems to me that this whole situation is kinda like a big game of chess - each side making moves and counter-moves without really knowing what the other person is gonna do next 🎲. Yemeni authorities are all like "oh, dialogue is the answer", but at the same time they're still accusing the STC of doing stuff that's not cool 😒.

I guess what I'm trying to say is, we should keep an eye on this situation and see where it goes from here... but for now, let's just hope nobody gets hurt too badly 💕.
 
🤔 I'm not surprised that Saudi-backed forces were able to retake those cities in southern Yemen, they've been doing a lot of work with the government on the ground for years. The problem is, just because they regained control of some areas doesn't mean this conflict is over. 🙅‍♂️ They still need to figure out how to get the people of Aden and other STC-held cities to trust them again.

I think it's a good thing that dialogue is being offered as an option for both sides, but we've seen this before and it hasn't always led to lasting peace. 💡 Still, at least there's a chance now that some progress can be made.

The fact that they're pushing on towards Aden after the airport reopened is telling - it shows they're not just trying to hold onto what they already have, but actually want to take control of more territory. 🔒 It's going to be interesting to see how this plays out in the coming weeks and months... 👀
 
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