Saudi Arabia hosts Yemeni political talks as separatist group dissolves

Saudi Arabia has invited various Yemeni political factions to hold talks in its capital, Riyadh. This comes after a major UAE-backed separatist group in southern Yemen announced its dissolution, a move seen as potentially clearing an obstacle for broader negotiations.

Egypt and Oman have publicly reiterated their support for this Yemeni dialogue process taking place in Riyadh. Meanwhile, the dissolved separatist group has called for a public vote on independence for southern Yemen, indicating that regional divisions remain a key challenge for the talks.