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Behind the Bastards

CHAPTER

Yemen's Power Sharing Structure

In April 2020, Saudi Arabia initiates a unilateral two week ceasefire to mitigate the risks of the new coronavirus pandemic. Days later, Yemen records its first known case of COVID-19. In June, the Southern Transitional Council deposes the recognized government in Sakhatra with government supporters decrying the move as a coup d'etat. The following month, the STC says that it has renounced its claim to self rule and will return to the previously agreed upon power sharing structure. Just weeks later, the new cabinet arrives in Aden from Saudi Arabia and an attack on the airport kills at least two dozen people but no none of the ministers.

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