RIYADH (Debriefer)--Prime Minister Maeen Abdulmalik on Wednesday ordered the chief prosecutor to open an investigation into defamation of and incitement against him, following accusations by former transport minister that Abdulmalik gave a written authorisation to the UAE to strike the Yemeni forces last year.
The government-run Saba news agency quoted a source in Abdulmalik's office as saying that Abdulmalik attached a copy of tweets and statements to media by former transport minister Saleh Al-Jabwani with his letter to the chief prosecutor.
Such crimes are punishable under the Yemeni law, the source said, adding that the defamation campaign and fabrications would weaken the military position of the government under the current sensitive circumstances and encourage divisions among the people.
Al-Jabwani said Abdulmalik and other Yemeni officials gave a written authorization to the UAE to strike the Yemeni forces on the outskirts of Aden last year. Around 300 government troops were killed in the strikes.
On Tuesday, spokesperson for the government forces said the accusations were untrue and aimed at creating divisions inside the legitimate government.
