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Saudi-led coalition strikes Al-Dhale, blames STC leader al-Zubaidi
(MENAFN) The Saudi-led coalition backing Yemen’s internationally recognized government announced early Wednesday that it had conducted airstrikes in the southern Al-Dhale governorate, citing actions by Southern Transitional Council (STC) leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi.
“Following coordination with the legitimate government and National Shield Forces, the Coalition Forces conducted a limited preemptive strike at (0400) to disable those forces and thwart what Aidarous al-Zubaidi was aiming to accomplish, conflict escalation and spread into Al-Dhale Governorate,” coalition spokesperson Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Malki said in a statement.
According to the coalition, al-Zubaidi had been instructed on Sunday to travel to Saudi Arabia within 48 hours for talks with Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Rashad al-Alimi and coalition officials regarding recent STC-led attacks in Hadhramaut and Al-Mahrah.
Although al-Zubaidi later signaled he would attend discussions on Tuesday, he failed to board a Yemenia Airways flight from Aden after lengthy delays.
“During this time, information was made available to the legitimate government and the coalition that Aidarous al-Zubaidi has mobilized a large military force, including armored and combat vehicles, heavy and light weapons and munitions,” Al-Malki said.
In parallel, Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council announced al-Zubaidi’s dismissal from the body on charges of high treason, referring him to the public prosecutor. Officials said the move was carried out under constitutional and legal authority, though details of the allegations were not disclosed.
The STC, which campaigns for southern Yemen’s independence, has not yet issued a response to al-Zubaidi’s removal.
“Following coordination with the legitimate government and National Shield Forces, the Coalition Forces conducted a limited preemptive strike at (0400) to disable those forces and thwart what Aidarous al-Zubaidi was aiming to accomplish, conflict escalation and spread into Al-Dhale Governorate,” coalition spokesperson Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Malki said in a statement.
According to the coalition, al-Zubaidi had been instructed on Sunday to travel to Saudi Arabia within 48 hours for talks with Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Rashad al-Alimi and coalition officials regarding recent STC-led attacks in Hadhramaut and Al-Mahrah.
Although al-Zubaidi later signaled he would attend discussions on Tuesday, he failed to board a Yemenia Airways flight from Aden after lengthy delays.
“During this time, information was made available to the legitimate government and the coalition that Aidarous al-Zubaidi has mobilized a large military force, including armored and combat vehicles, heavy and light weapons and munitions,” Al-Malki said.
In parallel, Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council announced al-Zubaidi’s dismissal from the body on charges of high treason, referring him to the public prosecutor. Officials said the move was carried out under constitutional and legal authority, though details of the allegations were not disclosed.
The STC, which campaigns for southern Yemen’s independence, has not yet issued a response to al-Zubaidi’s removal.
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