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In Yemen's southern Abyan province, five fighters allied with the Southern Transitional Council have been killed in battles with militants allegedly affiliated with Al-Qaeda.
Fighters aligned with Yemen's UAE-backed southern separatist movement have been targeted in deadly attacks in recent days, with Al-Qaeda strongly suspected of responsibility.
While the national security community often focuses on strategic competition between the United States and its near-peer adversaries, the conflict in Sudan is a good reminder that regional powers are also engaged in competition for influence and resources.
The truce in Yemen does not represent a comprehensive peace, but it does offer a path to ending the civil war for good. Going forward, an inclusive political process—one that includes all parts of Yemeni society, including women, civil society groups, and youth—will be critical.