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Saudi Arabia Invites 'All Southern Factions' to 'Dialogue' in Yemen

Published January 3, 2026, 06:04
Saudi Arabia Invites 'All Southern Factions' to 'Dialogue' in Yemen

Saudi Arabia has invited all factions in southern Yemen to 'dialogue' in Riyadh, aiming to end hostilities between separatists and forces of the internationally recognized government coalition. The invitation comes at the request of the Yemeni government and following Saudi air strikes against the separatist Southern Transitional Council (STC). The STC has announced the establishment of an independent state in southern Yemen, causing tension with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, which support the movement. The situation has worsened with recent strikes that have caused at least 20 deaths among separatist forces.