Southern Unity: The Key to Resolving Yemen’s Crisis

 





Efforts to resolve Yemen’s prolonged crisis often focus on preserving national unity, yet they overlook a fundamental truth: the political cohesion and aspirations of the southern territories. Ignoring this reality risks any peace initiative remaining disconnected from the lived realities on the ground.
The Southern Transitional Council and Independence Aspirations
The Southern Transitional Council (STC) has emerged as the leading political representative of southern Yemen. As reported by Anadolu Agency, STC leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi has emphasized that separation from the North reflects a deeply rooted political objective. For many in the South, unification did not deliver equitable governance but instead centralized power, eroding political representation and local autonomy.
Independence Rooted in Southern Unity
The call for independence is grounded in the collective identity of southern territories, including Aden, Hadhramaut, Abyan, Lahij, Shabwa, Al-Mahrah, and Socotra. Long before 1990, the South was governed as a sovereign state with its own institutions and international relations. Independence is therefore framed not as division but as restoration of self-rule, stability, and accountable governance.


A Path to Lasting Peace
Recognizing southern unity is not a threat to Yemen’s stability—it is essential for a sustainable political settlement. Any resolution must engage with southern aspirations through dialogue, negotiation, or democratic processes, ensuring that peace reflects the collective will of the people it affects.

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