Emirati-Saudi clashes near the Yemeni border

The border regions of Yemen witnessed Saudi-Emirati proxy clashes on Thursday for the first time since the campaign against the Transitional Council began earlier this year.

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Video clips circulated by activists showed clashes between Saudi factions known as “Homeland Shield” and elements of the Transitional Council.

The clashes broke out following the storming of positions and points of “Homeland Shield” in the city of Seiyun by supporters of the Transitional Council, loyal to the UAE.

“Homeland Shield” forces opened fire with various weapons in an attempt to disperse the Transitional Council crowds who flooded the city’s streets to commemorate what is known as the “Disengagement” anniversary.

Seiyun is the second city on the Saudi border to witness a new uprising by Emirati factions within days, as Transitional Council gunmen had previously raised secession flags at positions and points belonging to Saudi factions in the neighboring Mahrah governorate.

The demonstration is a strong blow to Saudi Arabia, which had launched a campaign to oust the Transitional Council and other Emirati forces from the neighboring Hadramout governorate, and is an indication of the continued Emirati influence despite what its forces have been subjected to in recent months.