Yemeni army kills Houthis in Al-Jawf province

The war in Yemen began after Houthis seized the capital Sanaa in 2014. (File/AFP)
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Updated 05 February 2020
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Yemeni army kills Houthis in Al-Jawf province

  • The coalition fighters launched an air strike targeting a militia-owned vehicle, which killed and wounded others on board
  • The national army foiled an attack by the Houthis which resulted to the death of 15 militants and wounds in others

DUBAI: The Yemeni army killed 15 Houthi militants during clashes in Al-Jawf province, state news agency SPA reported on Wednesday.

“The national army foiled an attack carried out by the militia in Al-Jaroub front of Al-Matoon district which resulted to the death of 15 militants and wounds in others,” a military source said.

The coalition fighters also launched an air strike targeting a militia-owned vehicle, which killed and wounded others on board, the source added.


UAE welcomes Saudi Arabia’s efforts to support stability in Yemen

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UAE welcomes Saudi Arabia’s efforts to support stability in Yemen

  • The UAE praised the Kingdom’s constructive role in advancing the interests of the Yemeni people

DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates on Friday welcomed Saudi Arabia’s efforts to support security and stability in Yemen, state news agency WAM reported.

In a statement, the UAE praised the Kingdom’s constructive role in advancing the interests of the Yemeni people and supporting their legitimate aspirations for stability and prosperity.

The UAE also reaffirmed its commitment to backing all initiatives aimed at strengthening stability and development in Yemen, emphasizing its support for efforts that contribute to regional security and prosperity.