The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced the end of its military presence in Yemen, citing concerns over safety and counterterrorism effectiveness. This decision follows Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council chairman Rashad al-Alimi canceling a joint defense pact with the UAE and imposing a state of emergency, alongside a 72-hour ban on ports and borders. The tensions escalated after the Saudi-led coalition executed airstrikes on UAE-linked ships at Mukalla port. The situation is further complicated by the Southern Transitional Council’s recent territorial gains in eastern Yemen.
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