12 January 2026
President Al-Alimi directs the identification of illegal detention centers in Aden, Al-Dhali' and Lahj
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Southern Forces: Continuous overflights by unidentified drones observed over the Al-Dhale' fronts, attempting to gather reconnaissance information.
Yemeni Youth Minister: Our top priority is extending state authority to all governorates. (Al Jazeera)
Video: Al-Ghaydah International Airport resumes flights to Aden and Socotra following chaos and looting that affected government camps and institutions.
President Al-Alimi: Announcing the formation of the Supreme Military Committee under the leadership of the Coalition to Support Legitimacy
President Al-Alimi: The Supreme Military Committee will be responsible for preparing and equipping the forces and formations.
President Al-Alimi: The Houthi militia still refuses to sit at the negotiating table.
The head of the Yemeni leadership council announces the successful handover of military camps in Hadramawt, Al-Mahra, and Aden.
Yemeni sources: Nearly 200,000 protesters in Aden are protesting the announcement of the dissolution of the Southern Transitional Council (STC).
The Yemeni Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the completion of the transfer of foreign tourists stranded on the island of Socotra to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. In a statement, the ministry explained that the operation was carried out via four flights operated by Yemen Airways, transporting 609 tourists of various nationalities.
Hadhramaut — The provincial security committee announces a ban on all unauthorized demonstrations, protests, or marches in Mukalla and all districts under the state of emergency. The committee emphasizes the enforcement of the law and the taking of measures against violators, and calls on citizens to act responsibly and not be swayed by calls for unauthorized action.
The newly appointed governor of Aden bans rallies and protests for the time being. @STCSouthArabia supporters had called for a rally tomorrow
Southern Transitional Council officials in Riyadh announced the group's dissolution while STC officials in Yemen have denied the group was dissolving
Videos from Aden show the Southern Giants Brigades @alamalikah asserting control, including taking over the @adenairport. The video footage suggests a relatively small organized unit, likely a company-sized force, entering the city
The Giants Forces control Aden, and the Yemeni Leadership Council dismisses Al-Zubaidi's membership and pursues him on charges of "high treason"
The foreign ministry of the so-called Southern Transitional Council announced that President Al-Zubaidi in Aden is leading a comprehensive response to the military and political escalation, condemning the Saudi airstrikes that killed civilians and the arrest of the 50-member Transitional Council delegation. The ministry affirmed that the right of the people of the South to determine their own future remains fundamental.
The Giants Brigades have seized control of Aden and imposed a nighttime curfew. The head of the Presidential Leadership Council has decided to unify command and control over all military formations and prevent any movements outside the framework of the state
The director of the health office in Al-Dhale'a, Iyad Saleh, told South24 Center: The death toll from the Saudi airstrikes has risen to 4 dead and 20 wounded.
A Yemeni government source: The Giants Brigades have taken control of Aden Airport and the judicial complex from the Southern Transitional Council forces.
Yemen: "Giants Brigades" seize the presidential palace in Aden after the withdrawal of forces loyal to the Southern Transitional Council.
Civilian casualties in Saudi airstrikes on Al-Dhale'a, with dozens of raids.
Explosions at weapons depots belonging to the Southern Transitional Council in Al-Dhale'a following a Saudi airstrike
Saudi-backed militias control the eastern entrance to Aden, reaching the Khormaksar district, and are deployed around the perimeter of Aden airport.
Reuters, quoting the Southern Transitional Council: Al-Zubaidi did not go to Riyadh because he did not want a security vacuum in Aden, which is still under our control.
The Southern Transitional Council condemns the Saudi raids and considers them "a regrettable escalation that is inconsistent with the declared climate of dialogue."
Southern Transitional Council: Saudi airstrikes on Al-Dhale' resulted in civilian casualties, including women and children.
The Arab coalition launched airstrikes on the city of Al-Dhale' in Yemen, after the leader of the Southern Transitional Council, Aidarus al-Zubaidi, failed to attend the Riyadh talks.
A Saudi airstrike targeted an arms depot belonging to the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council militia in Yemen.
Southern Armed Forces: Giants Brigade deployed to support security forces and protect government facilities in Aden.
The local authority in Lahj Governorate announces its support for the Saudi-led coalition and welcomes the Homeland Shield forces to support security and stability.5 day ago
The local authority in Lahj Governorate announces its support for the Saudi-led coalition and welcomes the Homeland Shield forces to support security and stability.