UAE-backed STC deploys its militias in Abyan

ABYAN, Oct. 7 (YPA) – The Southern Transitional Council (STC) backed by the UAE deployed on Monday its militias in Yemen’s southern province of Abyan, according to sources.

The move came after the STC had withdrew three brigades from the western coast to Aden city two days ago.
The STC established several military checkpoints on the main roads preparing for any new developments by Saudi-backed Islamic Islah militants in Shabwah province.

The sources added that the UAE withdrew large numbers of its forces from the western coast in an attempt to reposition in the south of Yemen, taking advantage of a truce resulting “Stockholm Agreement” in Hodeidah.

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