Yemen: Separatists allow Saudi-backed forces in seized areas DW 01/01/2026
STC agreed to integrate Saudi-backed National Shield forces into Hadramout and Al-Mahra while retaining its own operations to protect gains against the Houthis.
UAE to pull forces out of Yemen as tensions rise with Saudi Arabia
The UAE has announced the withdrawal of its forces from Yemen, ending counterterrorism operations after Saudi accusations of Emirati support for southern separatists.