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Protests Erupt in Aden in Support of Aidarous Al-Zubaidi, President of the Southern Transitional Council, Two Days After Protester’s Death

The security committee in Aden thwarted an attempt by armed protesters to storm the Maashiq presidential palace, and warned against externally supported calls to incite chaos.

This is the scene outside the presidential palace in Aden, where STC supporters have gathered to protest the government’s arrival

Gunfire used to disperse protesters outside the Maashiq Palace in Aden; reports of injuries.

Gunfire erupted near the government headquarters in Maashiq, Crater district, Aden, coinciding with a protest.

Tensions are escalating in Aden as large demonstrations, organized by local residents, gather around the Maashiq Presidential Palace. Protesters are voicing strong opposition to the continued presence of the Saudi-backed Yemeni government

UKMTO says it received a report of an incident 70 nm southwest of Yemen's Aden. UKMTO says vessel was approached and hailed by one white skiff, with five persons onboard

Yemeni sources: An al-Qaeda member was killed in a suspected US airstrike in al-Mahra province.

Yemeni sources: Seven protesters killed and 22 others wounded, supporters of the Southern Transitional Council, by government forces in the city of Ataq, Shabwa Governorate, southern Yemen.

President of the Southern Transitional Council in Yemen, Aidarus al-Zubaidi: We call on the people of the South to continue the struggle and rally around the Southern Transitional Council.

The Southern Transitional Council: The violations included raids, storming of homes, arbitrary arrests, attempted kidnappings, and intimidation of residents in Seiyun and Tarim.

Yemeni forces launch a campaign of raids and arbitrary arrests in Seiyun

Yemeni sources: Three al-Qaeda members killed in an airstrike carried out by a drone, likely American, targeting a vehicle in Marib province.

Lahj Southern Forces: We affirm the continuation of efforts to combat illegal immigration and smuggling to enhance the security of the region.

Protests in "Al-Arood Square" condemning the assassination attempt on Brigadier General Hamdi Shukri

A demonstration was held in Aden by residents of Al-Subaiha to condemn the assassination attempt against military leader Hamdi Shukri a few days ago, during which demonstrators raised the flags of South Yemen alongside the flags of Saudi Arabia.

Yemen Airways has announced the launch of its flights from Al-Mukha and Socotra International Airports to Jeddah Airport, starting in early February. This announcement comes just days after the resumption of air traffic at three other airports in the Hadramawt and Al-Mahra governorates.

Yemeni sources: Three al-Qaeda members were killed last night in a US airstrike targeting a house in Marib province, Yemen.

Aerial photo by South24 showing tens of thousands of protesters in Aden

Independent Aden: A security checkpoint in Al-Dis Al-Sharqiyah is obstructing the convoys of crowds from the eastern districts heading towards Al-Mukalla city to participate in the million-person rally for steadfastness and popular escalation.

A statement issued by the UAE Ministry of Defense: The Ministry of Defense of the United Arab Emirates categorically denied the claims made in the press conference held by the Governor of Hadramawt, Salem al-Hanbashi. These claims, which are baseless and misleading, are not supported by any evidence or fact. They concerned the alleged discovery of quantities of weapons and explosives linked to the UAE at al-Rayyan Airport in the Yemeni city of Mukalla. The Ministry affirmed that these allegations are completely unfounded and represent an unacceptable attempt to distort the facts, mislead public opinion, and deliberately tarnish the reputation of the UAE Armed Forces, undermining their military commitments and proven track record.

The air defenses of the Southern Giants forces shot down a large drone in the skies of Bayhan district in Shabwa.

Saudi Arabia issues "final warning" to UAE and "reserves the right to take all necessary action to protect its national interests". A scathing report on Saudi national television on UAE's "transgressions"

Yemen's separatist leader vowed to keep pursuing an independent state, striking a defiant tone in his 1st comment since disappearing after a short-lived southern takeover. "We will no longer accept any solutions that diminish our rights or impose an unacceptable reality upon us

Yemen: General Prosecutor orders probe into Aidarus Al-Zubaidi over 'treason,' as pro-STC protests persist

The Saudi ambassador to Yemen told Al-Hadath: Support for Yemen will focus on the economy and all other sectors.

Hundreds of protesters began gathering in Khormaksar Square in Aden in response to the call for demonstrations issued by Al-Zubaidi.

The Yemeni leadership council appoints Foreign Minister Shaya al-Zindani as head of government.

Grundberg: Homeland Shield forces, backed by Saudi Arabia, have taken control of Hadramawt and Al-Mahra and deployed in Aden.

After being suspended due to recent clashes, the first plane took off from Seiyun Airport in Hadramawt to the Egyptian capital, Cairo, following the resumption of air travel.