Southern Yemen clashes

Southern Yemen clashes
Part of the Yemeni Civil War (2014–present), the Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen, and the Aden unrest (2015–2019)
DateAugust 7, 2019 – August 29, 2019
(3 weeks and 1 day)
Location
Aden
12°48′00″N 45°02′00″E / 12.8°N 45.033333°E / 12.8; 45.033333
Result

STC victory

  • STC forces take control of Aden and Zinjibar[1]
  • Riyadh Agreement reached between the warring parties
Belligerents

Yemen Yemen Army (Hadi government)

  • Presidential Guard
Supported by:
 Saudi Arabia

Southern Transitional Council (STC)

Supported by:
 United Arab Emirates
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown
40+ killed
260+ injured
On both sides as of 11 August 2019[2]
Aden is located in Yemen
Aden
Aden
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Location of Aden in Yemen

The Southern Yemen clashes were a series of clashes in the city of Aden between the pro-Hadi government troops backed by Saudi Arabia and Southern Transitional Council forces backed by the United Arab Emirates. The Southern Transitional Council took control of Aden and Zinjibar.[1]

  1. ^ a b "Yemen to take legal measures against UAE". Middle East Monitor. September 2, 2019.
  2. ^ @aawsat_News (August 11, 2019). "#عاجل من #اليمن | #الأمم_المتحدة: مقتل 40 شخصا وإصابة 260 بجروح في اشتباكات #عدن http://aawsat.com pic.twitter.com/aoOQ7C3vjF" (Tweet) – via Twitter.