Summary
The UAE is removing its counterterrorism units from Yemen following air strikes by a Saudi-led group on a southern Yemeni port. This action comes amid accusations by Saudi Arabia that the UAE supported Yemen's separatists with weapons and vehicles, which the UAE denies.
Key Facts
- The UAE is withdrawing counterterrorism units from Yemen.
- A Saudi-led coalition recently carried out air strikes on a port in southern Yemen.
- Saudi Arabia accuses the UAE of sending weapons and military vehicles to help Yemen's separatists.
- The UAE denies these accusations from Saudi Arabia.
- The air strikes and accusations indicate tension between the UAE and Saudi Arabia over Yemen.