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Head of Yemen's PLC Visits Command of Coalition to Restore Legitimacy

Head of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Rashad al-Alimi during his visit to the headquarters of the joint forces of the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen (Saba)
Head of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Rashad al-Alimi during his visit to the headquarters of the joint forces of the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen (Saba)
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Head of Yemen's PLC Visits Command of Coalition to Restore Legitimacy

Head of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Rashad al-Alimi during his visit to the headquarters of the joint forces of the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen (Saba)
Head of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Rashad al-Alimi during his visit to the headquarters of the joint forces of the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen (Saba)

Head of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Rashad al-Alimi has visited the joint forces command of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen.

Alimi was received by the commander of the Joint Forces, Lt. Gen. Mutlaq al-Azima, and they discussed cooperation to support the Yemeni armed forces.

Alimi was briefed on the progress of joint operations, coordination mechanisms, and the current truce.

Saba news agency reported that Alimi heard a briefing on joint operations and coordination mechanisms with the Yemeni authorities and the coalition's countries to restore legitimacy.

They also discussed boosting cooperation and support for the Yemeni armed forces.

The visit also touched on a brief assessment of the UN-backed ceasefire, the violations of the Iranian-backed Houthi militias, and the Yemeni army's continued commitment to restraint to ensure the success of international efforts aimed at achieving peace and stability in the country.

Alimi praised the role of the coalition forces and the great sacrifices made under the leadership of Saudi Arabia.

The head of the council also thanked the Kingdom's leadership for standing by the Yemeni people to restore security and stability in the country.

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Syria Puts Entry Restrictions On Lebanese After Border Clash

Cars line up to enter Lebanon after the ouster of Bashar al-Assad near the Lebanese-Syrian border (Reuters)
Cars line up to enter Lebanon after the ouster of Bashar al-Assad near the Lebanese-Syrian border (Reuters)
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Syria Puts Entry Restrictions On Lebanese After Border Clash

Cars line up to enter Lebanon after the ouster of Bashar al-Assad near the Lebanese-Syrian border (Reuters)
Cars line up to enter Lebanon after the ouster of Bashar al-Assad near the Lebanese-Syrian border (Reuters)

Syria has imposed new restrictions on the entry of Lebanese citizens, two security sources from Lebanon told AFP on Friday, following what the Lebanese army said was a border skirmish with armed Syrians.

The developments appeared to be the first instance of diplomatic friction between the two neighbours since opposition factions topped longtime Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad last month.

Lebanese nationals had previously been allowed into Syria without a visa, using just their passport or ID.

But a Lebanese General Security official told AFP Friday that they were "surprised to see the border had been closed" to Lebanese citizens "from the Syrian side".

The official, who like other sources spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive matters, said that no new border measures had been communicated to them yet.

A security source at Masnaa, the main land border crossing between the two countries, said Syrian authorities had implemented "new procedures" since last night, only allowing in Lebanese with residency permits or official permission.

The Lebanese army said in a statement on X that its soldiers and Syrians had clashed at the border as the armed forces tried to "close an illegal crossing".

"Syrians attempted to open the crossing using a bulldozer, so army personnel fired warning shots into the air. The Syrians opened fire on army personnel, injuring one of them and provoking a clash".

"Army units deployed in the sector have taken strict military measures," the statement added.

Earlier, a Lebanese military official had said Syria's move followed "skirmishes between the Lebanese army and Syrian armed men at the border" who were briefly detained by the army.