- The UAE, Egypt, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Maldives sever diplomatic ties with Qatar over its support for “terrorism”
- Qatar foreign ministry says it regrets the Arab nations’ ‘unjustified’ decision
- Saudi Arabia pulls Qatari troops out of the ongoing Yemen war
- Arab League Chief says he regrets split
- India will not be affected, says MEA
- Qatar asks citizens to leave UAE within 14 days
Al Jazeera Shuts Local Office in Saudi
Following the suspension of ties between Saudi Arabia and Qatar, Saudi has shut down the local Al Jazeera office.
Arab League Chief Regrets Split
Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit on Monday expressed “regret” that many Arab countries had to snap ties with Qatar, for allegedly supporting terrorism.
Aboul Gheit is sorry things reached this point between several Arab states and is concerned about the ramifications these differences will have on joint Arab work.Statement by Gheit’s office
Reuters also reported that he wished that the tension between countries had not reached a point that required suspension of diplomatic relations.
Qatari Ambassador Asked To Leave Egypt, Bans Flights
Egypt has has asked Qatari Ambassador to leave Cairo in 48 hours, and has recalled their senior representative from Doha, reported Reuters.
The country also banned flights originating from Qatar to enter its airspace from Tuesday.
Maldives Snaps Ties With Qatar
Following several Arab nations’ withdrawal of ties with Qatar, Maldives also announced the snapping of diplomatic ties with the country.
Diplomatic relations between Qatar and Maldives began in 1984, according to AP.