There is great confusion in the power struggle over war-torn Yemen. A delegation that traveled to Saudi Arabia claims the recently successful STC movement has been dissolved. "Ridiculous," counters another representative of the movement.
WorldSaudi Arabia claims the United Arab Emirates smuggled separatist leader Aidarus al-Zubaidi out of Yemen and flew him to Abu Dhabi. The United Arab Emirates has not commented on the reports.
WorldA Saudi-led coalition has carried out new attacks on the "Southern Transitional Council" (STC) in Yemen. The STC leader is reported to have fled, but the movement denies this.
WorldA flare-up of fighting has stranded over 400 tourists on the island of Socotra in the Indian Ocean, AFP reports.
WorldAt least 80 separatists in Yemen have been killed in battles with Saudi-led forces since Friday, a representative of the separatist movement, the STC, told AFP.
WorldYemen's separatist movement STC announced a two-year transitional period that will lead to the formation of a new state called South Arabia.
WorldSaudi Arabia has carried out new airstrikes against separatist forces in Yemen. Meanwhile, an operation is underway to retake military facilities from the separatists in Hadramawt province.
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