Libya: 200 Yemen mercenaries arrive to fight on behalf of Turkey

30/06/2020 – Military and intelligence sources have revealed that up to 200 mercenaries from Yemen have arrived in Libya to fight on behalf of the Turkish-backed, internationally-recognised Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA). Continuer à lire … « Libya: 200 Yemen mercenaries arrive to fight on behalf of Turkey »

Hybridizing Security: Armies, Militias and Constrained Sovereignty (Commentary – Yezid Sayigh)

2018/04/11- Defence sectors in several Arab countries have undergone significant transformation leading to the hybridization of security governance, leaving them with forms of sovereignty that are both constrained and constantly contested. Continuer à lire … « Hybridizing Security: Armies, Militias and Constrained Sovereignty (Commentary – Yezid Sayigh) »

Abu Dhabi recruits mercenaries from Arab tribes of Chad and Niger to fight in Yemeni war

2018/04/10 – Abu Dhabi’s envoys are located throughout Africa, not to spread peace, love, or happiness – as promoted by the UAE to be a part of its external policies – but in search of mercenaries from Arab tribes to be recruited to fight in the Yemen war as Emirati soldiers. Continuer à lire … « Abu Dhabi recruits mercenaries from Arab tribes of Chad and Niger to fight in Yemeni war »

5,342 terrorism suspects in 5 intelligence prisons #Chad #Sudan #Morocco

2018/05/13 – There are 5,342 terror suspects from 41 countries currently being detained in five intelligence prisons in Riyadh, Jeddah, Buraidah, Abha and Dammam, according to the Presidency of the State Security.

The presidency said 71 suspects belonging to 11 different nationalities were detained during the past two weeks. Continuer à lire … « 5,342 terrorism suspects in 5 intelligence prisons #Chad #Sudan #Morocco »

Le Maroc rapatrie ses avions militaires du théâtre de guerre yéménite (média)

2018/04/14 – Les Forces royales air marocain ont ordonné le retour au Maroc de leurs chasseurs stationnés en Arabie saoudite et engagés depuis des années dans la guerre au Yémen, a rapporté vendredi le site « Le desk », qui cite des sources proches de l’armée de l’air.Les raisons de ce retrait ne sont pas liées à un quelconque revirement d’alliance avec Ryad, mais concerneraient, selon les même sources, l’état d’alerte de l’armée au Sahara Occidental. Continuer à lire … « Le Maroc rapatrie ses avions militaires du théâtre de guerre yéménite (média) »

Military bases in UAE foreign policy (Opinion) #Libya #Turkey

2018/03/18 – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been one of the leading countries in the Middle East in terms of aggressive foreign policy. This activism is easily observed in Abu Dhabi’s response to the revolutionary uprisings in the Arab world. The UAE has supported the Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi regime in Egypt; it has become an active player in Libyan politics and played a great role in Yemen’s civil war. Continuer à lire … « Military bases in UAE foreign policy (Opinion) #Libya #Turkey »