Barran Press
The Southern Transitional Council (STC) today warned that the situation in Aden, the interim capital under its control, is on the verge of collapse due to severe service and living condition deterioration, branding it "catastrophic."
In an emergency meeting, the STC discussed the "serious deterioration" as public discontent mounts over power outages, currency woes, and salary suspensions. The council, which shares power in the government, accused it of "failing to fulfill obligations" and lacking "serious solutions." The STC vowed to take "practical stances" to address the crisis.
The council announced plans to appeal to the UN Security Council, UN, and international sponsors (including Saudi Arabia, UAE, US, and UK) for urgent intervention. It also approved an emergency committee to monitor conditions and provide public updates.
Significantly, the STC recommended to its president, Aidarous Al-Zubaidi, the "cancellation of any unnecessary political or celebratory events" by the STC or local authorities, redirecting funds to humanitarian and service aid to ease public suffering.
Aden has seen angry protests since May 10, sparked by daily electricity cuts exceeding 20 hours. The city's critical service decline, especially power outages of up to 18 hours amid high temperatures, has intensified pressure on both the government and the STC.
Despite its military and political dominance since August 2019, the STC has frequently blamed the government—in which it holds half the cabinet—for the collapse. The Yemeni government faces "severe" economic challenges after Houthi attacks on oil ports halted exports, cutting off its main revenue source.