STC militias intensify deployment in Aden streets

ADEN, Nov. 09 (YPA) – The UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC)’s militia began on Wednesday a massive deployment in the streets and neighborhoods of the city port of Aden, in an attempt to impose a new reality in light of efforts to end its influence on the city.

Pictures from the city of Aden showed the spread of the so-called “Presidential Al-Asifah Forces” led by Aidarous al-Zubaidi.

Media outlets reported that these forces established sites and checkpoints in separate areas of the city.

The move to militarize Aden indicates the STC’s rejection of the Saudi moves and its attempt to impose a new reality, especially since the mobilizations come prior to the return of Rashat Al-Alimi, President of the Riyadh-formed “Presidential Council”, according to the sources.

President of the STC’s Negotiations Affairs Unit, Nasser Al-Khubaji, threatened to prevent Al-Alimi’s return.

YPA