Aden, May 13, 2019 SPA – The Republic of Yemen has condemned the acts of sabotage targeting four commercial vessels near territorial waters and in the economic waters of the United Arab Emirates. An official source at the Foreign Ministry said in a statement that these acts of violence represent a direct threat to regional and international security and peace, and those who stand behind them seek to destabilize the region and undermine the security, safety and stability of the United Arab Emirates. The statement, which was broadcast by the official Yemeni News Agency (SABA), stressed Yemen's stand by the UAE, affirming the need to hold accountable and punish anyone involved in this cowardly sabotage. --SPA 12:46 LOCAL TIME 09:46 GMT 0005 www.spa.gov.sa/w1101032