Yemeni forces withdraw from Bab el-Mandeb as Houthis cement foothold
In a significant development, Saudi backed Yemeni forces have declared their withdrawal from the critical Bab el-Mandeb area, ceding control to the Houthis. This manoeuvre is aimed at bolstering security in Aden and surrounding areas. With the Houthis ramping up aggression towards southern regions, concerns have…
Covered by 2 sources from 2 countries. First reported by The Times of India ·
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Yemeni forces withdraw from Bab el-Mandeb as Houthis cement foothold
In a significant development, Saudi backed Yemeni forces have declared their withdrawal from the critical Bab el-Mandeb area, ceding control to the Houthis. This manoeuvre is aimed at bolstering security in Aden and surrounding areas. With the Houthis ramping up aggression towards southern regions, concerns have…
Yemeni government forces redeploy from Bab al-Mandeb to defend Aden
Spokesman for the Southern Armed Forces says group is repositioning from Dhubab airport and areas around Bab al-Mandeb.
Coverage details
2 outlets from 2 countries are covering this story: The Times of India and Al Jazeera. The Times of India published it first, on November 15, 2026; the last outlet to join was Al Jazeera, 8 hours later.
Key names in the coverage: Yemeni, Bab and Aden.
By country: India (1), Qatar (1).
