France Allegedly Has Special Forces on the Ground in Yemen – Urban Christian News

France allegedly has special forces on the ground in Yemen, according to the French daily Le Figaro.

Saturday’s article, written by Middle East specialist Georges Malbrunot, quoted two unnamed military sources as saying special forces were present in the war-torn country. It didn’t provide details except to say that they are “beside United Arab Emirates” forces in Yemen.

Defense Ministry officials couldn’t be reached for comment on the report, though any information concerning special forces is most always kept under wraps.

However, a Defense Ministry statement on Friday to the newspaper Ouest-France said Paris is studying sending minesweepers to clear the entrance of the Hodeida port “after the end of military operations.” The aim would be to help humanitarian aid get to the city.

The Saudi-backed coalition backing Yemen’s government-in-exile is fighting to retake Hodeida from the Shiite Houthi rebels.

Source: Associated Press