Saudi-backed Homeland Shield Forces (HSF) have initiated "Operation Camps Handover" in Yemen, with the objective of recapturing the eastern region from the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC). This operation was launched on January 2, 2026.
The HSF has called on the STC to withdraw from the area and has expressed a preference for a peaceful transfer of all military bases in the region. The situation follows ongoing tensions between the HSF and the STC, which have been reported in recent developments.
For further context, the STC has previously denied reports of a Saudi delegation landing in Aden, highlighting the complexities of the current political landscape in Yemen. Additionally, Saudi naval vessels have been deployed to the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Aden, indicating increased military activity in the area.
As the situation evolves, the HSF"s actions in "Operation Camps Handover" will be closely monitored for their impact on the ongoing conflict in Yemen.
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