Abyan (Debriefer) - The Yemeni government and Southern Transitional Council (STC) on Friday commenced pulling out their troops in the southern governorate of Abyan as stated in the Riyadh Agreement.
The first military unit withdrew from clashing points to Lauder district, military sources said.
On Thursday, the Yemeni UN-recognized government and the Emirati-backed STC agreed to the formation of the new government that will be declared within one week, the Saudi-led coalition said.
All arrangements needed to apply the Riyadh Agreement's acceleration mechanism were finalized, as parties agreed to the 24-portfolio cabinet formation, a coalition official said in a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
All military and security plans were concluded to implement the military and security section of the Riyadh pact, the official added.
By help of monitors on the ground, the coalition joint forces command will start as of Thursday observing the troop disengagement in Abyan and moving them to fighting fronts, the official said, as troops will also be sent out of Aden.
The Arab coalition command will continue supporting the security units to perform their core duties in maintaining security and stability and combating terrorist groups, according to the statement.
The already formed government will be declared once the military section is completed within one week, the official added.
