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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