Issued on: 20/02/2026 - 12:00Modified: 20/02/2026 - 12:06

Hundreds of thousands of people in Aden, in southern Yemen, are calling for the return of the pre-1990 state of South Yemen, creating a gaping rift with the legitimate Saudi-backed government. Led by the Southern Transitional Council (STC), this desire for independence is hampered by a brutal reality on the ground: the country is plagued by gas shortages, a stalled economy and a healthcare system in dire straits. FRANCE 24's Mathilde Delvigne reports.

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