Southern Transitional Council (STC) troops have returned to al-Mahrah as part of a deal between Saudi-backed Homeland Shield Forces and the STC. This development means that the entire regions of al-Mahrah and Hadhramaut are now under the control of the STC.
Meanwhile, Saudi-backed Coalition Forces continue to maintain control over the Marib Governorate. In a significant shift, the Yemeni flag has been lowered across the entire southern coast of Yemen and has been replaced with the Southern Arab flag.
These changes come amid ongoing tensions in the region, reflecting the complex dynamics of power and control in southern Yemen. For further context on similar situations, see recent developments in Lebanon.
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