Spud, maybe this is just a show of unity to the Houthi. IMO it adds fuel to the fire.
The legitimate Government of Hadi wanted Aden as their capital - the STC said no. Say the Saudi's move troops into Aden - who will these troops favour, the STC or Hadi's. We have seen Saudi air superiority attack the STC troops recently. Then who selects the commanders of this Aden's Arabic force - even junior officers are important as corruption has been such a big part of Yemen. Its why the UAE and the STC have been so successful. The commanders need to owe allegiance somewhere and the chain of command must lead somewhere? Aden is very important to both parties. Will the STC try and control the police force as a counter? We have seen many times the Vice Pres Ali Mohsen do things behind Hadi's back. Terrorist activity will increase with renewed banners of ISIL and Al Qaeda seen. Watch the slowing of the STC once this happens. And what will the Giants Brigade do now that they have pulled back into Aden?
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