Yemeni government forces redeploy from Bab al-Mandeb to defend Aden
Summary
Forces allied with Yemen’s internationally recognised government said they are redeploying from areas near Bab al-Mandeb to defend Aden and nearby governorates against Houthi threats. They also said they would reinforce efforts to end the Houthi siege of Taiz, as fighting and humanitarian conditions worsen in the country.Key Facts
- The Southern Armed Forces said they were withdrawing from Dhubab airport and areas around the Bab al-Mandeb strait.
- The group said the redeployment would prioritize security in Aden and neighbouring governorates.
- The government forces said they would send reinforcements to try to end the Houthi siege of Taiz.
- Aid supplies are blocked from entering Taiz, and civilians are unable to leave, according to the report.
- The Houthis seized territory along Yemen’s western coast in September.
- A government counteroffensive recaptured positions around Bab al-Mandeb, including Dhubab, but did not retake Mocha.
- The Saudi-led coalition said it shot down two drones over the Mecca region; the Houthis did not comment on the alleged attack.
- The International Committee of the Red Cross said the Houthis released 600 prisoners with its support.
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