UAE says it will withdraw from Yemen after Saudi strike on separatist-held port
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced its decision to withdraw from Yemen following a recent Saudi-led coalition airstrike on a port held by southern separatists in Aden. The incident took place on Monday, with Saudi planes targeting the strategic al-Macharika port, held by the Southern Transitional Council (STC), a separatist group backed by the UAE.
The Saudi-led coalition justified the airstrike as a response to attacks by the STC against Saudi targets. The UAE, a key member of the coalition, expressed its disappointment over the attack on the STC-held port, citing the need for unity among anti-Houthi forces in Yemen. The UAE stated that it will continue to support the coalition in its fight against the Houthi rebels but will be reducing its military presence in Yemen.
The STC, for its part, condemned the Saudi airstrike as an act of aggression and violation of the ceasefire agreement in the region. The group accused the Saudi-backed Yemeni government of collaborating with the Hadi forces to carry out the attack on their port.
This development comes amid escalating tensions between the Saudi-backed Yemeni government and the STC, who are supposed to be allies in the fight against the Houthi insurgency in Yemen. The STC has been pushing for greater autonomy in southern Yemen, a demand that has complicated efforts to unify anti-Houthi forces in the country.
The withdrawal of the UAE from Yemen is likely to have significant implications for the conflict dynamics in the region, as the UAE has been a key player in the Yemeni civil war, supporting various factions and pursuing its own strategic interests in the country.
Sources Analysis:
– UAE government: The UAE government has been involved in the Yemen conflict and has an interest in shaping the narrative surrounding its withdrawal to align with its strategic goals.
– Saudi-led coalition: The coalition has a stake in maintaining stability in Yemen and has its own interests in resolving the conflict with various factions.
– Southern Transitional Council: The STC is directly involved in the conflict and has a vested interest in portraying itself as a victim of aggression to rally support for its cause.
Fact Check:
– UAE announces withdrawal from Yemen: Verified fact. The UAE government has officially announced its decision to pull out.
– Saudi airstrike on STC-held port in Aden: Verified fact. The airstrike took place on Monday, as reported by multiple sources.
– STC condemns Saudi airstrike: Verified fact. The STC has issued a statement condemning the attack.
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