Yemeni government gains control of Al-Mahra and parts of Hadramaut

The Yemeni government has gained control of the entire Al-Mahra Governorate, as reported on January 3, 2026. Additionally, the government, with the support of local tribes, has asserted its authority over parts of the Hadramaut Governorate, leaving limited areas under the control of the separatist Southern Transitional Council.

This development indicates a significant decline in the strength of the Transitional Council"s separatist forces, which have faced widespread collapse in recent days.

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