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UAE confirms its last forces have left Yemen

The United Arab Emirates confirmed on Friday that its final troops have left Yemen, issuing a call for de-escalation after deadly airstrikes hit Abu Dhabi-backed separatists.

AFP WORLD
Published January 02,2026
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The United Arab Emirates confirmed its last troops had left Yemen and called for de-escalation as Abu Dhabi-backed separatists were hit by deadly airstrikes on Friday.

"The UAE concluded the presence of its counterterrorism forces," a government official said, adding it "remains committed to dialogue, de-escalation, and internationally supported processes as the only sustainable path to peace".