Today, Tuesday, Yemeni Prime Minister Maeen Abdul-Malik arrived in the temporary capital, Aden, at a time when demonstrations renewed in the city of Taiz, in protest against the deteriorating living conditions.
Anadolu Agency quoted a government source as saying that Abdul Malik returned to Aden hours after his arrival in Ataq, the capital of Shabwa Governorate, from Saudi Arabia.
This is the first time the prime minister has returned to Aden since he left it 6 months ago.
The source added that government ministers are also expected to return to the temporary capital from Saudi Arabia, without further details.
Abdul-Malik left Aden last March, accompanied by several officials, after angry demonstrators stormed the government headquarters and demanded an improvement in the economic situation and public services.
At that time, the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council faced accusations of being behind the storming of the government headquarters, which caused the departure of the Prime Minister and several officials.
Protests and battles
The arrival of the prime minister to Aden comes at a time when the protests against the collapse of the currency and poor services have expanded, and the battles are continuing in Marib and other fronts.
Today, demonstrations took place in the city of Taiz, protesting against the deteriorating economic conditions, the high prices and the low standard of living.
Demonstrators blocked - for the second day in a row - main roads, and set fire to rubber tires in the city.
The participants in the demonstrations condemned the government, and what they described as silence about the economic deterioration and the failure to take measures to stop it.
Similar demonstrations took place yesterday in Taiz and the city of Qatn in Hadramout Governorate, and the two cities witnessed a state of civil disobedience, during which shops, institutions and exchange companies were closed.
In Marib, fighting continues between pro-government forces and Houthi militias
Yesterday, military sources reported that 67 people were killed in battles around this strategic city.
Since last February, the Houthis have escalated their military operations to take control of Marib, and the battles have left hundreds dead on both sides.
Control of this oil-rich region would strengthen the Houthis' negotiating position in any future peace talks.
For nearly 7 years, Yemen has been witnessing a war that has killed 233,000 people, and 80% of the population of about 30 million people has become dependent on aid to survive.