STC controls more land in Yemen but it can't declare independence
STC's military seizure of southern governorates, including Hadramout and al-Mahra, marks a decisive shift toward southern autonomy and undermines Yemen's internationally recognized government.
Armed clashes reported between Yemeni army and southern separatists
Yemeni government forces and the Southern Transitional Council clashed in oil-rich Hadramout as STC forces stormed Seiyun's presidential palace amid heavy fighting.
