Aden International Airport.
Yemen restricts UAE flights amid escalating tensions: Source to Reuters
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- Yemen imposes restrictions on flights from Abu Dhabi and Dubai to reduce tensions.
- Southern Transitional Council halts Aden airport operations, defying government orders.
A source told Reuters that the Yemeni government imposed restrictions on flights arriving from Abu Dhabi and Dubai as part of efforts to calm ongoing tensions in the country.
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Aden airport closure
A Saudi source reported Thursday that the Transport Minister of Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council ordered the closure of Aden airport. The minister halted air traffic, defying government directives intended to limit flights to and from the UAE in an effort to reduce the escalation.
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The move highlights the ongoing disputes between the Yemeni government, backed by Saudi Arabia, and the Southern Transitional Council, raising concerns over coordination and stability in civil aviation and broader security in the region.
