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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 emerged over the impact on global shipping routes. The withdrawal follows a previously established truce that has now collapsed amidst renewed violence.

15 Nov 2026 3:23 pm