Sunday, May 3, 2015

Saudi Arabia sends ground forces into Yemen

Saudi Arabia led at least 20 ground troops into Aden, Yemen Sunday to support loyalist militia fighting rebels, an official said.
“A limited coalition force entered Aden and another force is on its way” to the southern port city, said the government official and militia commander.
The Saudi-led coalition has been conducting an air war against the Houthi rebels and their allies since March 26 but this is the first reported ground deployment inside the country.


Read more at the Times of Israel

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