Saudi forces reach Yemeni island of Socotra

(UTV|COLOMBO) – Saudi Arabian troops have been deployed to the Yemeni island of Socotra, the Saudi-led coalition fighting rebels in Yemen said Sunday (13).

“Saudi forces have arrived on the island of Socotra… to train and support Yemeni forces,” the coalition announced through Al-Ekhbariya channel.

The deployment was said to have been coordinated with the Yemeni government.

Courtesy: Arab News

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