Arab League agrees to create joint military force - BBC News
The heads of Arab League countries meeting in Egypt have agreed to create a joint Arab military force.
A 10-nation, Saudi-led coalition is currently carrying out air strikes against rebels in Yemen.
Analysts say it is unlikely all 22 members will join the proposed force.
Egyptian officials quoted by Associated Press said the force would comprise some 40,000 elite troops, supported by war planes, naval vessels and light armour.
The heads of Arab League countries meeting in Egypt have agreed to create a joint Arab military force.
A 10-nation, Saudi-led coalition is currently carrying out air strikes against rebels in Yemen.
Analysts say it is unlikely all 22 members will join the proposed force.
Egyptian officials quoted by Associated Press said the force would comprise some 40,000 elite troops, supported by war planes, naval vessels and light armour.