Three African countries join Saudi coalition in Yemen

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Egypt, Sudan and Morocco have joined the Saudi led coalition in support of Yemeni government. This was as Foreign Ministers from Arab countries met in the Egyptian resort City of Sharm El Sheikh to discuss the coalition’s air strikes and possible ground operations to root out forces that have held the Yemeni government under siege. CCTV’s Adel EL Mahrouky has more.

Highlights:

  • Sudan’s Armed Forces web-page announced participation in Yemen’s strikes.
  • Egypt on the other hand said it has sent air and naval forces and vowed full commitment.

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Nadwa Al-Dawsari from Partners Yemen on the Yemen situation
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