Al-Zubaidi: the STC is a partner in the deteriorating situation in Aden

ADEN, May 05 (YPA) – Aidarous Al-Zubaidi, President of the  UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC), issud on Saturday a threat to the government loyal to Saudi-led coalition, resides in Maashiq Palace in the city of Aden .

Al-Zubaidi addressed the coalition countries and peace mediators in Yemen, saying: The situation requires a political process that does not strengthen one party over another, does not take away anyone’s rights, or determines the ceilings of the solution in advance, and prepares for sustainable solutions to the central issues of the conflict, at the forefront of which is the issue of the people of South.”

He added, the people of South “have run out of long-standing patience, and can no longer deal with any initiatives that do not place their cause at the forefront of peace efforts.”

“The commitment of the people of South to the negotiation approach as a basis for resolving their issue does not neglect their readiness for any other options, if necessary.”

Al-Zubaidi acknowledged that the STC is a partner in  worsening situation faced by the people of Aden and the southern provinces, due to the economic collapse and the deterioration of the currency exchange rate.

He added that he understands and acknowledges this suffering without ignoring it, promising the pro-coalition government that these conditions will not continue and “the days will prove that.”

E.M