UAE Denies Running ‘Secret Prisons’ in Yemen

The United Arab Emirates denied running secret prisons in southern Yemen following claims from Saudi-backed Yemeni officials that widened a rift between the Gulf powers. The allegations are “deliberate fabrications” and a “blatant attempt to advance political agendas at the expense of truth”, a defence ministry statement said. Monday’s claims from Hadramawt province followed clashes…

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US Strikes Target Areas in Yemen

No fewer than 10 US strikes targeted areas in Yemen, including Saada province and Hodeidah. According to the report, the US launched a wave of strikes in areas of Yemen controlled by the Iran-aligned Houthis, who said last week they were resuming attacks on Red Sea shipping to support Palestinians in Gaza. Houthi military spokesman,…

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