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Eugene

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Sun Apr 26, 2020, 08:27 AM Apr 2020

Yemen war: Separatists declare autonomous rule in south

Source: BBC

Yemen war: Separatists declare autonomous rule in south

26 April 2020

Separatists in southern Yemen have declared self-rule, breaking a peace deal signed in November with the internationally recognised government.

The Aden-based Southern Transitional Council (STC) declared a state of emergency, saying it would govern the port city and other southern provinces.

The STC is supported by the United Arab Emirates.

The Saudi-backed Yemeni government warned of "dangerous and catastrophic consequences".

"The announcement by the so-called transitional council of its intention to establish a southern administration is a resumption of its armed insurgency... and an announcement of its rejection and complete withdrawal from the Riyadh agreement," Foreign Minister Mohammed Al-Hadhrami said in a statement.

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Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-52428998
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