UAE Comot Bodi From Yemen Terrorism Fight

By: Esther Ayoola

United Arab Emirates don announce on Tuesday say dem dey withdraw dia forces from Yemen, ending wetin dem call “counterterrorism” operations, afta Saudi Arabia accuse Abu Dhabi of supporting separatists.

Yemen’s internationally recognised government demand say make UAE pull dia troops within 24 hours, a call wey Saudi Arabia support, because dem no wan foreign interference wey fit destabilise di country.

Earlier for Tuesday, Saudi-led coalition attack southern Yemeni port Mukalla, targeting weapons shipment wey dem say na for UAE-linked separatist Southern Transitional Council.

Di STC, wey first support Yemen government against Houthi rebels, launch offensive against government troops this month, hoping to create independent southern state.