Aden (South24)

In South Yemen, the Southern Transitional Council (STC) renewed its commitment to the principles of democracy and human rights, freedom of expression and the achievement of justice.

"The STC affirmed the principles of fair democracy, respect for human rights, tolerance of religions, respect for freedom of expression and the press, the rejection of racism, and the rights of women and children," the STC Vice President, Hani Bin Brek, said on twitter. 

برغم الظروف الصعبة ومنها حملات التشويه أكد المجلس الانتقالي على مبدأ الديمقراطية العادلة واحترام حقوق الإنسان، والتسامح مع الأديان، واحترام حرية التعبير والصحافة، ونبذ العنصرية، وحقوق المرأة والطفولة ورعايتهما.
وهذا ما تم إشهاره منذ بداية انطلاق المجلس.
وسنكافح لتحقيق العدالة.

— هاني بن بريك (@HaniBinbrek) January 30, 2021

A recent report by the Panel of Experts on Yemen accused the parties to the conflict in Yemen of committing human rights violations. The report also mentioned the Southern Transitional Council.

According to Ben Brek, these principles were affirmed "from the start of the council," and "we will strive to achieve justice."

The STC, which represents most of the political forces in South Yemen, had signed, in November 2019, the Riyadh Agreement with the Yemeni government, which resulted in the announcement of a new parity government last December, and an end to hostilities in South Yemen.