Somalia 'Investigates' Yemen Leader's Flight, Ignores UAE Hand in Separatism
Al-Monitor reports Somalia's immigration agency is probing how Aidarous al-Zubaidi, leader of a UAE-backed southern separatist faction, allegedly passed through Mogadishu en route to Abu Dhabi. The Saudi-led coalition claims al-Zubaidi sailed to 'Somaliland' then flew out. This 'investigation' conveniently sidesteps the undeniable fact that the UAE, a major player in the Yemen war, has
consistently funded and armed Southern Transitional Council (STC) separatists since 2017, effectively creating a proxy force. (Sources: Reuters, Chatham House reports on Yemen). One might wonder if Somalia's 'probe' will meticulously detail the Emirati military bases across the Horn of Africa, or their persistent meddling in regional affairs that facilitates such opaque movements. It’s almost as
if some investigations are less about uncovering truth and more about ensuring plausible deniability for geopolitical patrons. How many more 'incidents' before the elephant in the room – external interference – becomes part of the official narrative?