US EditionUAE says it ends mission of counterterrorism units in Yemen voluntarily
The UAE ended its counterterrorism mission in Yemen after assessing risks to personnel safety and operation effectiveness amid rising regional tensions and Saudi-UAE disputes.
- On Tuesday the United Arab Emirates' Ministry of Defence announced it will terminate the remaining counter‑terrorism teams in Yemen of its own volition, citing safety and effectiveness concerns.
- Saudi-Led coalition air strikes hit Mukalla, targeting shipments offloaded from two vessels, and Riyadh backed a call for UAE forces to leave Yemen within 24 hours.
- Mohammed al-Basha told Middle East Eye the 2019 drawdown removed tanks, artillery, Patriot systems, helicopters, and Apache gunships, leaving only specialised advisory and counterterrorism teams.
- PLC actions and STC pushback widened political rifts after the Mukalla strike, as Rashad al-Alimi called for UAE withdrawal and Mohamed Alsahimi said the PLC had "no mandate".
- The withdrawal could reshape counter‑terrorism coordination and influence in southern Yemen, with the Southern Transitional Council's advance breaking stalemate and UAE framing its move within its Arab Coalition participation since 2015.
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In light of the latest developments in Yemen, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced it is ending the deployment of its remaining counterterrorism personnel in the country. The withdrawal, it said, will be carried out voluntarily, in coordination with partners, and in a way that guarantees the safety of its forces. The announcement by the UAE Ministry of Defence followed pm Tuesday an earlier statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs th…
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The government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced Tuesday the “voluntary withdrawal” of its troops that were still deployed in Yemen, following the demand of the internationally recognized Yemeni authorities and Saudi Arabia following the latest offensives by the separatists of the South Transitional Council (STC), backed by Abu Dhabi. “In light of the recent events and their possible impact on the security and effectiveness of anti-ter…
The United Arab Emirates has announced the withdrawal of their remaining troops from Yemen.
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