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April 27, 2020

Separatists Declare Self-Rule in Southern Yemen, Deepening Political Crisis
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Yemen is facing a new political crisis. On Sunday, separatists in
southern Yemen declared self-rule in the port city of Aden and nearby
provinces. The separatists have the backing of the United Arab Emirates.
The Saudi-backed Yemeni government blasted the move, warning of
"dangerous and catastrophic consequences." The two factions had been on
the same side in the U.S.-backed war against the Houthi rebels. This
comes as the United Nations is attempting to secure a nationwide truce
in a bid to contain the coronavirus.


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