What are Saudi Arabia’s plans in southern Yemen? | Conflict News

For nearly a decade, the Southern Transitional Council was the main player in southern Yemen as the country recovered from division and civil war.

But within hours, the separatists lost control of all the territory they had previously held.

These developments follow a military intervention by Saudi Arabia to end what it calls a threat to its national security.

Earlier this week, in a statement issued in Riyadh, the STC announced the dissolution of the movement.

Saudi Arabia is currently considering a conference of major political factions to shape the future of the south.

Will the outcome serve his long-term goals in Yemen?

Presenter: James Berries

Guests:

Khaled Batarfi – Political analyst

Farea Al Muslimi – Research Fellow in the Middle East and North Africa Program at Chatham House

Matthew Bryza – Advisor to the Southern Transitional Council and former US Ambassador