The United Arab Emirates has withdrawn its forces from Yemen after Saudi Arabia accused it of backing separatists, leading to a coalition strike on a supposed Emirati weapons shipment in Mukalla. Yemen’s government demanded the UAE’s immediate withdrawal, which was supported by Saudi Arabia. The Southern Transition Council (STC), accused of rebelling against the state, remains defiant despite the escalating tensions. This situation marks a significant rift between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, previously allies against Houthi rebels.
