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UAE to withdraw ‘counterterrorism’ units from Yemen after Saudi-led strike

UAE to withdraw ‘counterterrorism’ units from Yemen after Saudi-led strike

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.

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