{"id":57606,"date":"2026-01-04T08:08:25","date_gmt":"2026-01-04T12:08:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/yemeni-presidency-demands-stc-end-restrictions-uphold-riyadh-agreement-amid-escalating-tensions\/57606\/"},"modified":"2026-01-04T08:08:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T12:08:25","slug":"yemeni-presidency-demands-stc-end-restrictions-uphold-riyadh-agreement-amid-escalating-tensions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/yemeni-presidency-demands-stc-end-restrictions-uphold-riyadh-agreement-amid-escalating-tensions\/57606\/","title":{"rendered":"Yemeni Presidency Demands STC End Restrictions, Uphold Riyadh Agreement Amid Escalating Tensions"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>Presidency of the Republic of Yemen<\/strong> has issued a strong condemnation of the <strong>Southern Transitional Council (STC)<\/strong>, demanding an immediate and unconditional end to all restrictions on the movement of citizens, particularly those imposed on access to Aden.<\/li>\n<li>The Yemeni government views the <strong>STC&#39;s<\/strong> actions, including military operations in Hadramawt and Al-Mahra and movement restrictions, as a <em>grave violation<\/em> of the constitution and a direct breach of the <strong>Riyadh Agreement<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Presidency<\/strong> has affirmed that the state will implement measures to protect civilians and ensure freedom of movement, with the government fully supporting these decisions, including a declared state of emergency.<\/li>\n<li>Recent declarations by the <strong>STC<\/strong> regarding a two-year &quot;transitional phase&quot; and a referendum on southern self-determination have been rejected by the Yemeni government as having no legal basis and constituting a &quot;rebellion&quot;.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The <strong>Presidency of the Republic of Yemen<\/strong> has intensified its calls for the <strong>Southern Transitional Council (STC)<\/strong> to immediately cease all restrictions on the movement of citizens. These demands come amidst escalating tensions and military actions by the <strong>STC<\/strong> in Yemen&#39;s eastern provinces. The <strong>Presidency<\/strong> emphasized that such restrictions are a <em>serious infringement<\/em> on fundamental rights.<\/p>\n<p>In a series of recent statements, the <strong>Presidency of the Yemeni Republic<\/strong> affirmed its commitment to protecting civilians and guaranteeing freedom of movement across the country. This stance is reinforced by the Yemeni government&#39;s full support for <strong>President Rashad al-Alimi&#39;s<\/strong> decisions, which include declaring a state of emergency to address the unfolding crisis.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Yemeni Presidency<\/strong> has explicitly stated that the <strong>Transitional Council&#39;s<\/strong> actions, particularly the restrictions on citizens&#39; movement to Aden, represent a <strong>grave violation of the constitution<\/strong> and a clear breach of the <strong>Riyadh Agreement<\/strong>. This agreement, signed in 2019, aimed to integrate the <strong>STC<\/strong> into government institutions and unify decision-making to end infighting within the internationally recognized government.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the <strong>Presidency<\/strong> and the Yemeni government have condemned the <strong>STC&#39;s<\/strong> unilateral military moves and its recent announcement of a two-year &quot;transitional phase&quot; leading to a &quot;referendum&quot; on the future of the south. Deputy Justice Minister Faisal al-Majidi reportedly stated that the <strong>STC&#39;s<\/strong> political declaration &quot;has no legal value and does not comply with the Yemeni constitution and law,&quot; characterizing it as a &quot;rebellion against Yemeni legitimacy&quot;.<\/p>\n<p>The ongoing escalation, including the <strong>STC&#39;s<\/strong> reported takeover of parts of Hadramawt and Al-Mahra provinces, is seen as undermining efforts toward national consensus and a comprehensive political solution in Yemen. Regional powers like <strong>Saudi Arabia<\/strong> and the <strong>United Arab Emirates<\/strong> have been involved in mediation efforts, urging the <strong>STC<\/strong> to de-escalate and withdraw its forces from the contested areas, handing over military camps to the <strong>Nation Shield Forces<\/strong> and local authorities. <em>The instability in Yemen continues to pose significant geopolitical risks, potentially impacting regional trade and maritime security.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways The Presidency of the Republic of Yemen has issued a strong condemnation of the Southern Transitional Council (STC), 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