Saudi Forces Deploy in Ataq, Shabwah Following UAE Withdrawal

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A local source reported that Saudi forces arrived in Ataq, the capital of Shabwah Governorate in eastern Yemen, on Saturday, and have begun deploying to several military positions previously held by Emirati forces in the province

According to the source, the Saudi forces have started to take positions at strategic sites to bolster security and stability in the city, while local observers continue to monitor developments on the ground

No official statement has been issued so far regarding the details of the deployment or the nature of any related operations

The UAE had withdrawn from Hadhramaut and Shabwah provinces in early January, following a decision by the Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Dr

Rashad Al-Alimi, issued in late December, which mandated the end of the Emirati presence in the country