Protesters in southern Yemen have rallied to support the Southern Transitional Council (STC) and call for secession. The rally took place in the Khor Maksar district, where thousands chanted slogans supporting STC leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi. The STC, backed by the UAE, seeks to restore southern Yemen as an independent state. This comes amid a complex civil war involving regional powers. Meanwhile, the Saudi-backed Presidential Leadership Council has appointed a new prime minister to address the situation. The UN has warned of worsening humanitarian conditions, with millions facing acute food insecurity.
