STC Denies Pullout: Forces Dig In Amid Yemen Tensions

The Southern Transitional Council (STC) has denied reports that it is withdrawing troops from Yemen's eastern Hadramout province. The group says its forces remain fully deployed there. This statement comes as political and military tensions rise in the region. The STC is a key player in Yemen's complex conflict. It seeks independence for southern Yemen. A withdrawal from Hadramout would be a major shift. The denial aims to show the STC's strength and commitment to its positions. Observers warn the heightened tensions threaten further instability.