Saudi Arabia hosts talks in Riyadh to ease southern Yemen tensions amid separatist demands and protests.

Separatist groups are encouraged to attend dialogue talks that Saudi Arabia is holding in Riyadh to address the escalating tensions in southern Yemen. The action coincides with protests in Aden, where people are calling for more autonomy by waving flags of the former South Yemen. Saudi Arabia, a significant player in the Yemeni conflict since 2015, is advocating for peace negotiations as a way to promote stability and national cohesion, prioritizing dialogue over violence. The initiative is part of Riyadh's larger effort to support a political solution and defuse the conflict.