The UAE's Ministry of Defence has announced the termination of the remaining counterterrorism personnel in Yemen of its own volition, in a manner that ensures the safety of its personnel and in coordination with the concerned partners following the ongoing developments in Yemen.
A statement was issued with reference to the announcement made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the UAE and the facts it outlined concerning the presence of the UAE Armed Forces in Yemen within the framework of the Arab Coalition to Support Legitimacy.
It affirmed that the UAE has participated as part of the Arab Coalition since 2015 in support of legitimacy in Yemen, in backing international efforts to combat terrorist organisations, and in pursuit of security and stability for the brotherly Yemeni people, making great sacrifices in achieving these objectives.
The ministry noted that the UAE Armed Forces concluded their military presence in Yemen in 2019 after completing the assigned missions within the agreed official frameworks.
The remaining presence was limited to specialised personnel as part of counterterrorism efforts, in coordination with relevant international partners.
The Ministry of Defence highlighted that this measure comes within the context of a comprehensive assessment of the requirements of the current phase, and in line with the commitments of the UAE and its role in supporting security and stability in the region.
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