"Brigadier General Turki al-Maliki, the spokesman for the Saudi-led coalition, said any military movements that violate these [de-escalation] efforts will be dealt with directly and immediately in order to protect civilian lives and ensure the success of restoring calm, according to the Saudi Press Agency. Al-Maliki also accused the STC separatists of serious and horrific human rights violations against civilians, without providing evidence."
"Saudi Arabia's Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman said on X on Saturday that it's time for troops from the separatist Southern Transitional Council (STC) to let reason prevail by withdrawing from the two provinces and doing so peacefully. The statements came a day after the STC accused Saudi Arabia of launching air strikes on separatist positions in Yemen's Hadramout province, and after Washington called for restraint in the rapidly escalating conflict."
"Earlier this month, forces aligned to the STC took over large chunks from the Saudi-backed government in the provinces of Hadramout and al-Mahra. The STC and the government have been allies for years in the fight against the Iran-allied Houthi rebels. Abdullah al-Alimi, a member of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council, the governing body of the internationally recognised government, welcomed the Saudi defence minister's remarks, considering them to clearly reflect the kingdom's steadfast stance and sincere concern for Yemen's security and stability."
Saudi Arabia called on the Southern Transitional Council (STC) to withdraw peacefully from Hadramout and al-Mahra. The Saudi-led coalition warned it will respond directly and immediately to any separatist military movements that undermine de-escalation and threaten civilians. Coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki accused the STC of serious human rights violations against civilians, without providing evidence. The STC accused Saudi Arabia of air strikes on Hadramout positions, and the United States urged restraint. Forces aligned with the STC seized large areas from the Saudi-backed government earlier this month. The STC and the internationally recognised government have been allies against the Iran-allied Houthi rebels, complicating the dynamics of the clashes. Members of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council welcomed Saudi statements and stressed concern for Yemen's security and stability.
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