Full Analysis Summary
Seiyun airport seizure
Government-aligned forces seized control of Seiyun and Sayun/Seiyun International Airport after Southern Transitional Council units withdrew, according to multiple local reports.
Officials described the pullback as peaceful, while residents and army sources reported ongoing clashes and gunfire.
GujaratSamachar English reported that government forces had taken full control of Seiyun and its state institutions, including the international airport, after STC fighters withdrew peacefully, citing officials and residents.
Al-Jazeera Net said government-aligned 'Homeland Shield' forces seized the city of Seiyun and Sayun International Airport in eastern Hadhramaut after the STC withdrawal.
The New Arab noted that pro-Saudi forces seized the airport and administrative buildings damaged in Friday's strikes, and that army officials said they were working to secure the sites while residents reported gunfire and clashes.
Coverage Differences
Tone and emphasis
GujaratSamachar emphasizes a largely orderly handover and frames the STC withdrawal as peaceful and tactical, while The New Arab highlights local disorder and active clashes; Al-Jazeera focuses on the broader political change and frames the seizure as part of a rapid shift in the political and military situation. GujaratSamachar "after STC fighters withdrew peacefully" (Other); The New Arab "residents reported gunfire and clashes" (West Asian); Al-Jazeera "Since Saturday morning Yemen’s political and military situation has rapidly changed" (West Asian).
Casualty vs. security framing
GujaratSamachar reports casualties tied to the offensive and frames the operation within a Saudi-backed military push, while The New Arab foregrounds local reports of looting and breakdown of order; Al-Jazeera foregrounds political declarations by STC leadership alongside the military moves. GujaratSamachar: "local sources say has killed more than 20 people and injured dozens"; The New Arab: "prompting residents to report a security breakdown and looting in Mukalla"; Al-Jazeera: "STC leader Aidarus al‑Zubaidi announced a two‑year transitional phase".
Saudi role and airstrikes
Saudi involvement and the role of air power are prominent in media accounts.
GujaratSamachar describes the operation as part of a "larger Saudi-backed offensive" with "intensified Saudi airstrikes."
The New Arab says the advance was "Saudi-backed" and reports that some STC withdrawals took place "under pressure from Saudi airstrikes."
Al-Jazeera reports political outreach to Saudi Arabia, noting that Presidential Leadership Council head Rashad al‑Alimi has "asked Saudi Arabia to host an inclusive conference that Saudi officials welcomed."
Coverage Differences
Military pressure vs. diplomatic framing
GujaratSamachar highlights military pressure and airstrikes as drivers of the advance; The New Arab combines that military pressure with reports of local disorder and looting; Al-Jazeera emphasizes political steps and Saudi’s role as a convener for dialogue. GujaratSamachar: "part of a larger Saudi-backed offensive... intensified Saudi airstrikes"; The New Arab: "withdrew from areas such as Al‑Khasha under pressure from Saudi airstrikes"; Al-Jazeera: "has asked Saudi Arabia to host an inclusive conference that Saudi officials welcomed."
Reported consequences and civilian impact
GujaratSamachar reports direct civilian harm and casualties linked to the Saudi-backed offensive; The New Arab reports civilian property being taken by retreating troops and a breakdown of security in Mukalla; Al-Jazeera does not emphasise looting or casualties but stresses political declarations and calls for dialogue. GujaratSamachar: "killed more than 20 people and injured dozens"; The New Arab: "retreating troops used military vehicles to carry motorbikes and household goods"; Al-Jazeera: "STC leader Aidarus al‑Zubaidi announced a two‑year transitional phase."
STC statements and plans
GujaratSamachar quoted an STC field commander telling Xinhua that the pullback followed Saudi warnings of airstrikes and was intended to avoid civilian harm.
He described the move as temporary and said the STC reserves the right to resume operations.
The New Arab cited an STC military official saying forces withdrew from areas such as Al‑Khasha under pressure from Saudi airstrikes but are resisting the attackers in Seiyun.
Al-Jazeera highlighted STC leader Aidarus al‑Zubaidi’s political move announcing a two‑year transitional phase leading to a referendum on southern independence and his call for international sponsorship of a comprehensive dialogue.
Coverage Differences
Tactical withdrawal vs. political declaration
GujaratSamachar and The New Arab foreground STC claims that withdrawals were tactical and under military pressure, with an intent to avoid civilian harm and to continue resisting; Al-Jazeera foregrounds Zubaidi’s political declaration about a transitional phase and referendum, showing a political strategy rather than purely tactical military messaging. GujaratSamachar: "followed Saudi warnings of airstrikes... temporary"; The New Arab: "withdrew... under pressure from Saudi airstrikes but are resisting"; Al-Jazeera: "announced a two‑year transitional phase leading to a referendum."
Mandate and negotiation posture
Al-Jazeera reports the deputy foreign minister arguing Zubaidi "lacks a clear mandate from all southerners and ruled out talks until STC forces withdraw," reflecting the government’s insistence on withdrawal before talks; GujaratSamachar and The New Arab instead primarily report STC claims about pressure and tactical retreat. Al-Jazeera: "Yemen’s deputy foreign minister said Zubaidi lacks a clear mandate... and ruled out talks until STC forces withdraw."
Security and political updates
GujaratSamachar reports troops deployed across major streets and describes city security as stable, but cites intensified Saudi airstrikes that local sources say have killed more than 20 people and injured dozens, with clashes continuing elsewhere.
The New Arab describes a security breakdown and looting in Mukalla, says residents report retreating troops taking household goods, and records ongoing gunfire and clashes.
Al Jazeera emphasizes a political dispute over legitimacy, noting the deputy foreign minister's claim that Zubaidi lacks a clear mandate and the Presidential Leadership Council's call for a Saudi-hosted inclusive conference, framing the crisis as both military and political.
Coverage Differences
Security assessment vs. reports of violence and looting
GujaratSamachar conveys a sense that Seiyun’s security was stabilised after deployment of government troops even as it reports casualties and ongoing fighting elsewhere; The New Arab emphasises immediate breakdowns of order including looting; Al-Jazeera foregrounds the political dispute over mandate and talks rather than detailing looting. GujaratSamachar: "troops were deployed across major streets and facilities and that security in the city was stable" and "killed more than 20 people and injured dozens"; The New Arab: "prompting residents to report a security breakdown and looting in Mukalla"; Al-Jazeera: "Yemen’s deputy foreign minister said Zubaidi lacks a clear mandate... and ruled out talks until STC forces withdraw."
Scope of reporting
GujaratSamachar and The New Arab offer specific on-the-ground descriptions of security and civilian impact; Al-Jazeera situates the developments within a political narrative about southern independence and calls for dialogue. GujaratSamachar: "Clashes continue elsewhere"; The New Arab: "residents reported gunfire and clashes"; Al-Jazeera: "STC leader Aidarus al‑Zubaidi announced a two‑year transitional phase."