LIVE: Yemen’s presidential council cancels UAE defence deal
All UAE forces must leave Yemen within 24 hours, the presidential council says.
By Federica Marsi and Maziar Motamedi
Published On 30 Dec 202530 Dec 2025
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- Rashad al-Alimi, the head of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, decided to cancel joint defense deal with the United Arab Emirate.
- All UAE forces in Yemen must to leave within 24 hours, al-Alimi says, announcing air and blockade on all sea ports and crossing for 72 hours.