In a bold act of defiance, a car driver was kidnapped by armed elements in the UAE-funded Southern Transitional Council factions for raising the flag of the Republic of Yemen in Aden, Yemen. The incident took place in the center of the city, sparking outrage among human rights activists.
Reports from human rights sources indicate that the driver was abducted in the Crater area, further escalating tensions in the region. This abduction follows a directive issued by STC leaders, under pressure from the UAE, to prohibit the celebration of Yemeni national occasions in Aden and other southern provinces, as well as banning the display of the Yemeni flag in government institutions and streets.
This disturbing turn of events sheds light on the complex political landscape in Yemen, where factional rivalries and external influences continue to have a detrimental impact on the lives of ordinary citizens.