conflict Taiz, Yemen
UAE agrees to re-enter Yemen conflict as Houthi gains continue
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The World Health Organization reported that 838 people were killed in Yemen's recent escalation.
The UAE has agreed to resume payments to some anti-Houthi forces, while Saudi Arabia will provide air cover, according to Yemeni sources. Fighting and Houthi attacks continue around Aden, Taiz, Marib and the Bab al-Mandab strait.
2 sourcesThe GuardianUpdated
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Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates backed anti-Houthi forces in Yemen.
2 of 2 sources“Southern forces – mainly in the Giant Brigades – were previously trained and funded by the UAE”
Saudi Arabia attacked and defeated a force aligned with the Southern Transitional Council in January.
“the separatist Southern Transitional Council (STC) – was attacked and defeated by Saudi Arabia”