"Saudi Arabia says it will soon host a dialogue between Yemen's main players. For almost a decade, the Southern Transitional Council has been the main player in southern Yemen while the country reeled from division and civil strife. But in a matter of hours, the separatists lost control of all the territory they had previously held."
"list of 3 itemsend of list The developments followed a military intervention by Saudi Arabia to stop what it called a threat to its national security. Earlier this week, in a statement issued in Riyadh, the STC announced the movement's dissolution. Saudi Arabia is now planning a conference of the main political factions to shape the future of the south."
"Will the outcome serve its long-term goals in Yemen? Presenter: James Bays Guests: Khaled Batarfi Political analyst Farea Al Muslimi Research fellow at Chatham House's Middle East and North Africa programme Matthew Bryza Adviser to the Southern Transitional Council and a former US ambassador"
Saudi Arabia intervened militarily in southern Yemen, citing a threat to its national security. The Southern Transitional Council had been the dominant force in the south for nearly a decade amid division and civil strife. In a rapid series of events, the separatists lost control of all previously held territory and the STC announced its dissolution. Saudi Arabia plans to host a dialogue and convene a conference of main political factions to shape the south's future. Observers question whether the conference outcome will align with Saudi Arabia's long-term strategic goals in Yemen.
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