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Yemen’s government-aligned National Shield Forces deployed new troops on Friday in the interim capital, Aden, to reinforce security and stability there, Anadolu reports. Military units reached Aden “as part of missions to enhance security and stability within state institutions,” the force said in a post on the US social media company Facebook accompanied by a video. It added that the deployment falls under organized plans that include continued reinforcements. The move aims to support efforts by Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council and the government to strengthen security and preserve social peace, the statement said, without specifying the number of units deployed, their composition, or how long they would remain in Aden. “The move comes within broader plans to boost security and […]
