UAE-backed STC may offer protectorate status to northern Yemeni cities

The UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) is considering offering "protectorate status" to northern Yemeni cities such as Taizz and Marib. These cities are currently under the control of the Yemeni government, which is facing significant challenges and is perceived to be collapsing. The move aims to prevent these areas from falling into the hands of the Houthi movement.

This development comes amid ongoing instability in Yemen, where various factions are vying for control. The STC, which has been supported by the United Arab Emirates, has previously sought to assert its influence in southern regions of Yemen. The potential offer of protectorate status reflects the STC"s strategy to expand its authority and secure key territories in the face of the Yemeni government"s decline.

For further context on international developments, see recent developments regarding military collaborations and recent reports on humanitarian funding challenges.

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