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Malaysia Follows UN on Yemen Deployment
Malaysia will follow UN decision on any Malbatt deployment to Yemen, says defence minister.
In brief
Malaysia will follow UN decision on any Malbatt deployment to Yemen, says defence minister. Malaysia will not unilaterally deploy peacekeeping forces to Yemen without UN approval due to ongoing conflict risks. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
UN decision guides Malaysia
Malaysia will follow UN decisions on any Malbatt deployment to Yemen amid ongoing conflict.
“Malaysia’s decision will be guided by the decision made by the UN, rather than us acting on our own.”
No unilateral action
Malaysia will not deploy forces unilaterally without UN approval to avoid warzone casualties.
“So it has to be the UN that decides whether to send a peacekeeping force or whatever.”
Peacekeeping context
Peacekeeping forces typically deploy after peace settlements to ensure compliance.
“The UN has never deployed any force to take part in a war.”
Yemen conflict situation
Yemen conflict involves active fighting with over 100,000 displaced people.
“This is a conflict; a war is still going on.”
Casualty risk
Deploying in active warzones risks personnel casualties and loss of life.
“If you go into the middle of it, there will be casualties and loss of life.”
Next steps
Malaysia awaits UN decision before any Malbatt deployment to Yemen.
“Any decision would have to await a UN determination.”
The key point
Malaysia will not unilaterally deploy peacekeeping forces to Yemen without UN approval due to ongoing conflict risks.
