Hundreds of tourists stuck on Yemeni island as tensions simmer on mainland
Summary
Around 400 tourists are stuck on the Yemeni island of Socotra because flights have been stopped due to fighting on the mainland. The clashes involve Yemeni government forces backed by Saudi Arabia and secessionist groups supported by the United Arab Emirates. Tourists from different countries, including the US, UK, and France, are asking their embassies for assistance to leave the island.Key Facts
- Approximately 400 tourists are stranded on Socotra island due to suspended flights.
- Clashes on Yemen’s mainland involve government forces supported by Saudi Arabia against UAE-backed secessionists.
- The Southern Transitional Council (STC), backed by the UAE, controls Socotra.
- The stranded tourists include over 60 from Russia and others from the US, UK, and France.
- The area is considered highly unstable, and military operations have closed airspace.
- Tourists on Socotra are mainly reaching out to embassies for evacuation help.
- Yemen’s government, aided by Saudi forces, recently took back areas in southern Yemen from secessionists.
- Efforts are underway to restore services and reopen airports and ports in newly secured areas of Yemen.
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