The Yemeni conflict remains unresolved. The feud between the Yemeni government-backed Hadramawt Tribal Alliance and the Southern Transitional Council (STC) continues to escalate. The power struggle between the two is escalating in Hadramawt province, East Yemen. The Southern Transitional Council is demanding the separation of South Yemen from North Yemen. Moreover, the Hadramawt Tribal Alliance, established in 2013, is seeking autonomy for its province to safeguard its sovereignty and resources, and is rejecting external forces.

Meanwhile, the conflict continues to escalate, and the Southern Transitional Council is deploying military support led by General Saleh Ali bin Sheikh Abu Bakr, also known as Abu Ali al-Hadrami. This has transformed the conflict, which initially revolved around territorial and oil issues, into a power struggle. This conflict is essentially an attempt by the Southern Transitional Council to control Hadramawt province, while the Hadramawt Tribal Alliance rejects this move. This is especially true given that the province is one of the richest in Yemen, with its abundant oil resources. To this end, the Hadramawt Tribal Alliance is attempting to maintain and seize control over provincial affairs, autonomy, and the utilisation of its resources.

Negotiations between the two parties

The Southern Transitional Council continues to employ various strategies and efforts to control Hadramawt province,........

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