UAE Completes Troop Withdrawal From Yemen
The move implements an earlier decision to end remaining counter-terrorism missions.
Overview
- The UAE Ministry of Defense said on January 3 that all UAE Armed Forces personnel have returned from Yemen.
- The ministry stated the withdrawal was carried out to ensure personnel safety with coordination from relevant partners.
- The announcement was issued from the UAE and reported by multiple outlets, including TASS and ANI/WAM via News18.
- Officials framed the pullout as the execution of a previously announced policy to conclude remaining operations against terrorism.
- The reports offered no independent verification or further operational details beyond the official statement.