Yemen’s Saudi-backed government accuses UAE-backed southern separatists of cutting off the port city of Aden, warning it will take “all necessary measures” amid ongoing tensions.
00:00Yemen's Saudi-backed government is accusing Southern separatists of cutting off the port city of Aden.
00:07Officials say they are prepared to take what they call all necessary measures.
00:12The comments underscore continuing tensions, despite recent talk of dialogue that had raised hopes for a negotiated solution.
00:20The government says the Southern Transitional Council, or STC, which it claims is backed by the UAE, has restricted civilian movement into Aden and carried out a wave of arrest.
00:33The STC denies the claims, saying the city remains stable.
00:38Aden is a key port and shipping hub.
00:40The STC took control earlier this month, along with other strategic areas.
00:44Government forces say they have since retaken several military positions in eastern Hadramov province.
00:51Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry has called for Yemen's Southern factions to attend a dialogue in Riyadh, a proposal the STC says it welcomes.
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