The Yemeni government confirmed its firm commitment to the Riyadh agreement and the implementation of all its provisions according to the specified mechanism and held the southern transitional council STC the responsibility for the escalation.
The Ahwar area in Abyan has witnessed limited clashes, after armed elements belonging to the STC attacked the presidential protection units as they were passing towards the city of Shukra, in preparation for moving to the interim capital of Aden.
Government spokesman Rajeh Badi denied there was any military build-up to the interim capital of Aden by government forces, as was claimed in a statement by the transitional council.
The government spokesman said that the forces that came to the province of Abyan towards Aden are units of the First Brigade (Presidential Protection), which the agreement stipulated its full return to the Aden.
He pointed out that the unit moved in coordination with the leadership of the Arab coalition in accordance with the terms of the Riyadh agreement.
The government spokesman blamed the transitional council for the escalation and attempt to obstruct the Riyadh agreement through these irresponsible practices, which reflect the hidden agenda to hinder the implementation of the agreement.
