Egyptian parliament authorises military aid for Saudi Arabia
Summary
Egypt’s parliament authorised President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to provide military support to Saudi Arabia if Riyadh requests it, amid intensified Houthi attacks. El-Sisi said any Egyptian action would focus on protecting Saudi territory and borders, while Egypt’s foreign minister said Cairo supports a diplomatic settlement.Key Facts
- The House of Representatives approved the military-support mandate in a vote on Monday.
- The parliamentary statement said el-Sisi could take necessary measures to support Saudi Arabia’s defense if Riyadh asks for assistance.
- Houthi attacks on Riyadh’s international airport and facilities belonging to Saudi oil company Aramco disrupted flights and oil exports.
- The Houthis control Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, and are fighting the Saudi-led coalition that backs Yemen’s internationally recognised government.
- Egypt’s constitution requires approval from two-thirds of legislators before troops can be sent abroad for combat missions.
- Houthi attacks near the Bab al-Mandeb strait have disrupted shipping and reduced revenue from Egypt’s Suez Canal.
- Egypt joined a Saudi-led campaign in Yemen in 2015, mainly using naval forces to help secure shipping routes.
- UN Secretary-General António Guterres met el-Sisi in Cairo and urged maximum restraint, according to the article.
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