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Tensions escalate between Saudi Arabian and Emirati proxies in eastern Yemen
[HodhodYemenNews] The oil-rich Hadhramaut province in eastern Yemen...an area of the Arabian Peninsula sometimes mistaken for a country. It is populated by more antagonistic tribes and factions than you can keep track of... , affected by the conflict between Saudi Arabia  ...a kingdom taking up the bulk of the Arabian peninsula, largely made up of sand and oil rigs. Its primary economic activity involves exporting oil and soaking Islamic rubes on the annual haj pilgrimage. The country supports a large number of princes in whatcha might call princely splendor. Formerly dictatorial and steeped in Olde Tyme Religion, deferring to Salafist holy men on all issues, it has now done a 180 and is making a serious effort to modernize, so as not to be left in the sand by its Gulf Arab neighbors. The holy men have been shoved to the background and the nation is now still dictatorial but somewhat rational. That doesn't make them trustworthy, but it's a start...and the UAE, is witnessing a major escalation. The UAE-backed Transitional Council (STC) is taking military and civilian action in response to the activity of the Saudi-backed Hadhramaut Tribal Alliance, which has declared "self-rule." The Islah Party also entered the front line through the "Change and Liberation Movement," led by a dissident leader from al-Qaeda. A local source reported that the STC is planning a huge event on April 24 to curb hard boy elements under political cover. Observers expect Hadhramaut to become an arena for regional conflict between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, given the complexity of the crisis due to ...the occupiers of Greek Asia Minor... ’s intervention to support local factions. They believe that the confrontation may expand to include armed factions in the First and Second Military Regions. Related: Hadhramaut province: 2024-11-13 Saudi Arabia sacks mercenary leader in Hadhramaut Hadhramaut province: 2024-10-29 American drone bombs car in Hadhramaut Hadhramaut province: 2024-07-21 At least one dead during armed clashes during market in Saudi-occupied Ataq city Related: STC: 2025-03-20 Hamas mourns number of governmental officers claimed by Israeli resumed aggression on Gaza STC: 2025-03-20 100 African militants arrive at UAE-run Camp on Abd al-Kuri Island in Socotra — Hodhod Yemen News Agency STC: 2025-03-19 100 Posted by: trailing wife 2025-04-16 |
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