Yemen's separatist leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi has vowed to continue fighting, despite a Saudi ultimatum that urged him to surrender and attend talks in Riyadh. The President of the Southern Transitional Council (STC), al-Zubaidi had initially resisted Saudi pressure, but his position is growing increasingly precarious.
Al-Zubaidi's decision not to travel to Riyadh has led to further escalation, with Saudi Arabia launching airstrikes on his military camps in the Dhale region. The UN-recognised government of national unity has condemned him for what it sees as a betrayal, labelling his actions as high treason.
However, al-Zubaidi remains defiant, and his supporters claim he will continue to fight from Aden. They describe his mood as resolute, despite knowing that there is likely to be an attempt on his life.
A Saudi-backed force is now closing in on Aden, sparking fears of a chaotic outcome if they capture the city. Al-Zubaidi's adviser, Amr Al-Bidah, warned that such a scenario would lead to widespread unrest.
The situation remains volatile, with both sides dug in for what promises to be a bloody battle. The fate of Yemen hangs in the balance as the world watches on, unsure of how events will unfold.
Al-Zubaidi's decision not to travel to Riyadh has led to further escalation, with Saudi Arabia launching airstrikes on his military camps in the Dhale region. The UN-recognised government of national unity has condemned him for what it sees as a betrayal, labelling his actions as high treason.
However, al-Zubaidi remains defiant, and his supporters claim he will continue to fight from Aden. They describe his mood as resolute, despite knowing that there is likely to be an attempt on his life.
A Saudi-backed force is now closing in on Aden, sparking fears of a chaotic outcome if they capture the city. Al-Zubaidi's adviser, Amr Al-Bidah, warned that such a scenario would lead to widespread unrest.
The situation remains volatile, with both sides dug in for what promises to be a bloody battle. The fate of Yemen hangs in the balance as the world watches on, unsure of how events will unfold.
this situation is getting more and more intense by the minute... like, i get why al-zubaidi wants to keep fighting - he's gotta protect his people and his region. but at what cost tho? 
we've seen what happens when things escalate like this before, it's just a recipe for disaster. and now that saudi Arabia is involved, it's gonna be even more complicated. i just hope everyone stays safe and that there's a peaceful resolution to all of this... but honestly, these days, i wouldn't count on it 
meanwhile the whole world is just sitting back watching and hoping it doesn't all blow up in our faces 
like what even is the goal here is everyone just fighting over some territory or something 
. I mean, I get it, he's trying to protect his people, but come on, this isn't a game of Risk anymore. The UN is all like "treason" and the Saudis are dropping airstrikes... it's like they're taking him seriously 
. Meanwhile, Aden is just sitting there waiting for its next bomb 
! But honestly, if al-Zubaidi doesn't back down, I'm worried it's gonna get outta hand in Aden... 
. Like, who needs diplomacy when you've got missiles and airstrikes? I'm sure it'll all work out in the end, with some 'diplomatic solution' that only benefits the powerful players involved 
. Poor Yemen, just caught in the middle of everyone's egos... and by the way, has anyone thought about how this might affect global oil supplies? Just a little something to consider 
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! I feel like Aidarous al-Zubaidi's decision to stay put and fight it out is gonna lead to even more bloodshed 
. We're watching on with bated breath as things unfold 
. Maybe someone should bring some peace talks to the table? 
he shoulda taken that offer and gotten some help from saudi Arabia 
. Maybe instead of going all out with airstrikes, they should try to get some more people on their side? Yemen's been a mess for years and both sides have legit reasons to be there 
. It's like they think he's some kind of puppet who can be controlled with a few airstrikes and a ultimatum. Newsflash: Yemen isn't that easy to manipulate 
. They're just trying to label him in order to justify their own actions and get some sympathy from the international community 
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. It's only a matter of time before innocent lives are lost, and I just hope someone steps in to put a stop to it soon 
. But until then, I'll be over here watching from the sidelines with a healthy dose of skepticism 
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. Saudi Arabia launching airstrikes on his camps? That's just reckless, you know? And now they're closing in on Aden... it's gonna be a disaster if things escalate any further 
. We're basically witnessing the collapse of Yemen, and it's heartbreaking 
. But al-Zubaidi's got this, and his supporters are behind him all the way 
! It's gonna be a wild ride if Saudi-backed forces do end up taking Aden 
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! Can't wait to see how this plays out 
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. And can we talk about how UNrecognised the government of national unity seems? Like, isn't that a bit suspicious? 
. But, you know what? I think it's actually kinda inspiring that he's not backing down, even with Saudi Arabia breathing down his neck 
. Fingers crossed that a Saudi-backed force doesn't take over Aden, that could lead to some serious bloodshed 
. And hey, at least the UN is speaking out against al-Zubaidi's actions, that's a start 
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The UN is already saying it's high treason, but al-Zubaidi doesn't care - he's all about being resolute and stuff