By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on France 24
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has asked parliament to approve military assistance to Saudi Arabia as Riyadh faces attacks by Houthi rebels. The move follows Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s request during his visit to Egypt in mid-September, reports France 24.
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The Houthis attack Saudi facilities and infrastructure, threatening shipping and driving up oil prices.
21 OctMohammed bin Salman thanks Azali for support against Houthis
19 OctEgypt postpones vote on military support for Riyadh until 26 October
19 OctEgyptian expert says any military aid to Riyadh depends on its needsEgyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi says Egypt is ready to defend Saudi Arabia if Riyadh asks it to do so, amid Houthi attacks on the kingdom. Any deployment of Egyptian forces would require parliamentary approval, the president said at a military academy ceremony, Vanguard reports.
🇪🇬 Egypt · Source: Vanguard ·
Egypt’s National Defence Council has pledged Saudi Arabia any necessary defensive support in response to Houthi attacks, provided Riyadh requests it. President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi has also asked Parliament to authorise possible military assistance, while the council announced that diplomatic efforts would continue, according to the Egyptian presidency, cited by Al Jazeera.
🇪🇬 Egypt · Source: La Nouvelle Tribune ·
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi has summoned Parliament to authorise possible military assistance to Saudi Arabia against Yemen’s Houthis. He said Egypt would take the measures requested by Riyadh, subject to parliamentary approval, according to TSA.
🇪🇬 Egypt · Source: TSA ·
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman thanked Comorian President Azali Assoumani for his support for Saudi Arabia in the face of attacks by Houthi rebels. Riyadh’s diplomatic message praised this position, Comores Infos reports.
🇰🇲 Comoros · Source: Comores Infos ·
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