The reaction of the Saudi coalition to the unauthorized transfer of UAE equipment to Al-Ryan base – Mehr News agency RCO News Agency
According to RCO News Agency, quoted by Al Jazeera, the Saudi coalition against Yemen announced in a statement that the transfer of military vehicles and containers by the UAE to the base Al-Ryan In the east of the city Al-Mukallathe center of the province Hadramaut It was done without Saudi Arabia’s prior notice, and this action was evaluated as escalating tension and provoking conflicts.
According to this statement, after learning about the transfer of the equipment, the Emirati side was warned that these provocative actions are unacceptable and the cargo should be returned to the port. The vehicles were returned to port, but the weapons containers remained at the base Al-Ryan is left
The Saudi coalition also announced that based on confirmed information, this equipment is going to several points in Wadi and Sahara Hadramaut be transmitted and distributed. In this regard, at dawn today, a limited military operation was carried out with the aim of ensuring the safety of citizens and protecting the port facilities.
In the end, the Saudi coalition emphasized that the remaining containers are still in the base Al-Ryan are established and under strict supervision.
Since the start of the Saudi-led coalition operation in Yemen in 2015, the competition between Saudi Arabia and the UAE for influence and control of different areas has continued. In the south of Yemen, mercenaries and forces supported by the two countries have clashed with each other many times, and the control of bases and strategic areas is still a place of tension and direct confrontation between the parties.
The Saudi Foreign Ministry announced in a statement yesterday: The UAE’s actions in Yemen are very dangerous and outside the framework of the Arab coalition. This ministry compared to the UAE’s pressure on the Southern Transitional Council of Yemen to carry out operations in Hadramaut and Al-Mahrah He expressed his regret and emphasized on supporting security, stability and the president of Yemen’s presidential council.
Saudi Arabia demanded the withdrawal of UAE military forces from Yemen within 24 hours and emphasized: Military and financial support from internal parties must be stopped. It was also emphasized: the only solution to the crisis in southern Yemen is dialogue and a peaceful settlement.
Rashad Al Alimi“, the head of Yemen’s self-proclaimed presidential council (under the support of Saudi Arabia) also considered the actions of the UAE to support the rebels and internal sedition and announced the cancellation of the joint defense agreement with the UAE.
He announced a 90-day state of emergency and a 72-hour closure of ports and crossings, and Yemeni forces to take control of bases and military centers in Hadramaut and Al-Mahrah They went into action.
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