Saudi-led coalition vows to protect civilians in Yemen’s Hadramout

The Saudi-led coalition vowed to protect civilians in Yemen’s Hadramout governorate, push for the withdrawal of the Southern Transitional Council (STC) and enable local authorities to carry out their responsibilities in coordination with the United Arab Emirates, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Saturday. “The Coalition Forces affirm that any military movements that contradict these efforts will be dealt with directly and immediately, with the aim of protecting civilian lives and ensuring the success of Saudi Emirati efforts,” SPA reported quoting the spokesperson of the Coalition Forces Major General Turki al-Maliki.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app. Moreover, the report quoted al-Maliki as saying that the coalition would maintain its “firm and supportive stance toward the legitimate Yemeni government,” and calling on all parties to assume “national responsibility, exercise restraint, and respond to peaceful initiatives aimed at