"The United Arab Emirates has announced the withdrawal of its forces from Yemen, declaring an end to what it called counterterrorism operations there, after Saudi Arabia accused Abu Dhabi of supporting separatists in the Gulf nation. The announcement on Tuesday came after Yemen's internationally recognised government demanded the UAE pull its forces from the country within 24 hours, a call that was backed by Saudi Arabia."
"Hours earlier, Saudi-led coalition forces also attacked the southern Yemeni port of Mukalla, targeting what Riyadh said was a UAE-linked weapons shipment destined for the separatist Southern Transition Council (STC) in Yemen. The STC, which initially supported Yemen's internationally recognised government against the Houthi rebels, launched an offensive against the Saudi-backed government troops this month, seeking an independent state in the south."
The United Arab Emirates announced the withdrawal of its forces from Yemen and the end of its counterterrorism operations, citing safety and effectiveness concerns for personnel. The move followed Saudi accusations that Abu Dhabi supported the separatist Southern Transition Council (STC) and after Yemen's internationally recognised government demanded a UAE pullout within 24 hours with Saudi backing. Earlier, Saudi-led coalition forces struck the port of Mukalla, targeting what Riyadh described as a UAE-linked weapons shipment to the STC. The STC has seized large areas of southern Yemen, including Hadramout and Mahara provinces, while Abu Dhabi denies supporting the group.
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