Yemen’s president asks for Coalition intervention, military support to protect civilians

The internationally recognized government of Yemen on Friday made a public call for the Saudi-led coalition for military support to protect civilians and enforce calm in the country.Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) President Rashad al-Alimi asked the Coalition Supporting Legitimacy, which is headed by Saudi Arabia, for “military measures” to protect civilians in Yemen.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.The request followed an emergency meeting of the National Defense Council, which focused on the situation in Hadramout and al-Mahra.The two governorates have witnessed renewed escalation in recent weeks following military deployments by the Southern Transitional Council (STC) without the approval or coordination with the government of the Saudi-led coalition.Saudi Arabia previously called out the STC and its moves.On Friday, the Yemeni government condemned serious violations against civilians, which it said were clear violations