Amid chaos, southern Yemen dreams of regaining independence

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.

By Mathilde DELVIGNE

Is southern Yemen’s next phase being decided on the ground?

Security fragmentation and regional rivalries are reshaping power in southern Yemen.