Yemeni Lawmaker Sues American Mercenaries Hired by UAE for Assassination
Key Takeaways
- Yemeni lawmaker Mayo filed California federal suit alleging UAE hired U.S. veterans to kill him.
- The lawsuit targets former U.S. special forces operators hired by a private security firm.
- On behalf of UAE, the operation was part of a campaign targeting Yemeni political opponents.
Assassination Suit Filed
Yemeni lawmaker Mayo filed a lawsuit in US federal court.
“Advertisement Supported by Three men working for an American security contractor say the United Arab Emirates paid them to carry out targeted killings in Yemen”
The contractors acknowledged in media interviews that they tried to kill Mayo.
The suit names Gilmore, Comstock, and Golan.
Former US Special Forces Execution
The defendants were employees of Spear Operations Group.
Many employees were former US special forces.
Golan recruited Gilmore and Comstock.
UAE Denies Financing Assassinations
The Emirati government has denied it financed assassinations.
“A Yemeni lawmaker has filed a lawsuit in U”
The lawsuit raises questions about former US troops abroad.
It also questions the role of a US ally in Yemen's civil war.
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