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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Patrick Wintour in New York

Yemen needs two-state solution as no prospect of ousting Houthis, says southern leader

Houthi supporters wave Yemeni and Palestinian flags in Sana'a
Houthi supporters wave Yemeni and Palestinian flags in Sana'a. Photograph: Yahya Arhab/EPA

Yemen needs its own two-state solution, the president of its Southern Transitional Council (STC) has said, warning that there is currently no prospect of dislodging the Iran-backed Houthis from power in the north.

Speaking on the sidelines of the UN general assembly, Aidarous al-Zubaidi told the Guardian: “The best solution for Yemen and the best path to stability is the two-state solution, whether by referendum or agreement. The reality on the ground is that there are two states militarily and economically.”

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