Battle of Aden (2019)
The Battle of Aden, also known as the Battle for Aden[3] or the Aden Battles[4] were a series of clashes in the city of Aden between the pro-Hadi government troops backed by Saudi Arabia and Southern Transitional Council forces backed by the United Arab Emirates.
Battle[edit]
Clashes erupted on 7 August 2019[5] between the STC and pro-Hadi forces in Aden after a missile strike by Houthis killed several soldiers of Security Belt forces in the city during a military graduation. The soldiers killed include Brig. Gen. Munir Mahmoud Ahmad al-Mashali al-Yafaei, more commonly known as Abu Yamamah al-Yafaei, a leading figure and commander in the Security Belt. The southerners accused the Hadi-led government as well as Al Islah party members who are part of the Hadi-led government but harbor deep resentment with the STC, for being behind enabling the attack. The STC released statements calling the attack "treacherous".[6] The next day, 3 people were killed and 10 were injured in clashes between pro-Hadi presidential guard based in Aden and southern separatists on 8 August 2019 following the funeral of victims that were killed in the Houthi attack.[7] STC took control of Aden's crater district on 9 August 2019.[8] The STC captured the Badr Camp and the Presidential palace on 10 August and a total of 20 people were killed.[9][10][11] Saudi-led coalition launched strikes against the STC on the same day.[12]
Ceasefire[edit]
Clashes ceased briefly on 11 August 2019 following a meeting between the Saudi Crown Prince and UAE. The STC agreed to withdraw from several checkpoints it had captured during the clashes and UAE denied supporting STC's clashes against the Saudi-led coalition.[13][14] STC vacated some positions in Aden on 17 August 2019.[15]
Continued clashes[edit]
Clashes continued with lower intensity in Aden on 16 August 2019 after STC forces refused to withdraw from some of their captured positions.[16] On 21 August UAE rejected allegations that it was behind the developments in Aden.[17]
On 28 August 2019 Hadi-led forces recaptured most of the neighborhoods they had lost to the STC, including Aden's International Airport.[18][19] By the next day however STC forces recaptured most of Aden again. The Hadi-led Government accused UAE of launching airstrikes against its troops, killing at least 30[20][21][22]
Clashes elsewhere in Yemen[edit]
Clashes between the STC and Hadi forces erupted in Shabwah Governorate on 22 August 2019 after STC forces refused to withdraw from al-Akaf checkpoint. There were dead and wounded in the clashes which included heavy weapons. Hadi government accused the command of the STC for blowing up the situation in Shabwah.[23][24][25]
Clashes occurred in Abyan Governorate on 20 August 2019 after STC forces took control of a camp in Az Zanjabar, several were killed in the clashes.[26][27]
See Also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20190902-yemen-to-take-legal-measures-against-uae/
- ↑ Aawsat News, casualties
- ↑ "What Does the Riyadh Agreement Mean for the War in Yemen?". THE FLETCHER FORUM OF WORLD AFFAIRS. Retrieved 2019-12-15.
- ↑ "News Analysis: Experts fear power-sharing deal only benefits temporary stability in southern Yemen - Xinhua | English.news.cn". www.xinhuanet.com. Retrieved 2019-12-15.
- ↑ al-Batati, Sune Engel Rasmussen and Saleh. "Yemen Separatists Storm Presidential Palace in Aden". WSJ. Retrieved 2019-09-13.
- ↑ "Houthis Kill Top UAE-Backed Separatist Yemeni Commander". Washington Institute. August 2019.
- ↑ Al Arabiya
- ↑ Al Jazeera
- ↑ 20 killed during fight between Yemeni forces & separatists in Aden city
- ↑ Al Arabiya
- ↑ SkyNews
- ↑ AFP
- ↑ Al Arabiya Ceasefire
- ↑ Al Arabiya Mbs, MbZ
- ↑ AFP
- ↑ Saudi fighter jets dropping warning flares over Aden after Security Belt refused to hand over camps.
- ↑ Aawsat, UAE rejects
- ↑ Yemen's govt forces take control of Aden airport - information minister
- ↑ Fighting between Yemen govt forces, separatists restarts in Aden - residents
- ↑ Yemen: Southern separatists 'regain control' of port city of Aden
- ↑ Yemen government accuses UAE of launching air strikes against its troops
- ↑ Yemen colonel: Airstrikes kill at least 30 troops near Aden
- ↑ Al Jazeera Shabwah 1
- ↑ Al Jazeera Shabwah 2
- ↑ Al Arabiya Shabwah
- ↑ Al Jazeera Abyan
- ↑ Mayadeen Abyan
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