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Armed Clashes Erupt in Yemen’s Hadramout Between Army and Southern Separatists
Heavy clashes reported in Hadramout as Southern Transitional Council storms Seiyun. Saudi mediation underway to end fighting.
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by Muhammad Hashir
2025-12-04
Armed Clashes Erupt in Yemen’s Hadramout Between Army and Southern Separatists

Local sources reported intense armed clashes on Wednesday between Yemen’s army, loyal to the internationally recognized government, and Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces in the strategically important al-Ghuraf area of Hadramout governorate.

According to reports and videos shared by activists, STC forces stormed the presidential palace in Seiyun following heavy exchanges of fire with government troops. The separatist forces had initially been positioned in the Jathma area of the Seiyun plateau before launching attacks on army headquarters in the city center.

Local media described the ongoing operation, dubbed “Promising Future” by the STC, as large-scale, involving intense artillery fire. The group stated the offensive was launched after all previous attempts to restore stability in the valley had “exhausted all options,” claiming the aim was to halt “exploitation of the region by forces alien to Hadramout.”

The STC has previously called for southern Yemen’s independence and controls key areas including Aden.

A Saudi delegation has reportedly intervened to mediate between the warring parties, reaching a preliminary settlement to halt the fighting.

Yemen has endured decades of civil war and external interference. While the Iran-aligned Houthis control the northwest and capital Sanaa, their conflict with the Yemeni government and other factions has largely frozen, gaining international attention only recently due to attacks on Israel and shipping in the Red Sea following the outbreak of Israel’s offensive in Gaza in October 2023.

The Houthis maintain a parallel governance structure in Sanaa, while U.S. and Israeli strikes in the capital have targeted Houthi leaders, resulting in significant civilian casualties.

The latest clashes in Hadramout highlight the fragile security situation in southern Yemen and underscore the ongoing challenges of mediating peace amid competing local and international interests.
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