Yemen's STC Faces Disbandment Claims Amid Leader's Flight to UAE, Deep Divisions Emerge

• Yemen's Southern Transitional Council (STC) appears to be splitting after a representative announced its disbandment, a claim quickly denied by a spokesperson.
• The differing statements highlight deep divisions within the STC and uncertainty about its future.
• STC leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi fled to the UAE after Saudi-backed coalition airstrikes and ground assaults against the STC's offensive.
• The spokesperson close to al-Zubaidi suggested the disbandment announcement might have been made under duress from Saudis.
• The conflict exposes a rift between Saudi Arabia, backing the government, and the UAE, supporting the STC.

Why It Matters: Yemen's STC faces internal turmoil and potential disbandment as its leader flees and factions clash.