Yemen's government faces unrest amid stalled southern agreements
- Yemen's internationally recognized government and the Southern Transitional Council have not reached an agreement on southern issues despite their coalition against Houthi rebels for over two years.
- The worsening economic crisis and lack of humanitarian aid have led to rising dissatisfaction among South Yemenis, who feel marginalized by ongoing political maneuvers.
- Unless the Presidential Leadership Council formulates a cohesive plan to confront Houthi aggression, Yemen will likely continue to be neglected by the international community.
Yemen has been experiencing escalating tensions as its internationally recognized government and the Southern Transitional Council (STC) struggle to reach an agreement more than two years after uniting against Houthi rebels. Amid a worsening economic crisis, millions of Yemenis are suffering from inadequate humanitarian aid. The Riyadh Agreement of April 2022 aimed to unify efforts against the Houthis but has left the people of South Yemen feeling marginalized. The STC continues to advocate for southern secession despite the PLC's reluctance to discuss this sensitive issue. Political leaders, such as STC chief Aidarus al-Zubaidi, emphasize the necessity of finding a lasting resolution to the conflict. The ongoing Houthi attacks on commercial vessels and disruption of southern ports complicate matters further, as these actions threaten international shipping lanes and the local economy. Without a cohesive strategy from the PLC to unite the country against Houthi threats, Yemen risks remaining overlooked by the international community and trapped in its current turmoil.