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US Special Forces commandos had 23 man kill list during UAE assassination plot: court docs
- A private security team allegedly hired by the UAE kept a secret 23-name hit list for operations in Yemen.
- Ex-Special Forces commander Abraham Golan allegedly oversaw the operation tied to the UAE plot.
- The lawsuit claims the team carried out several high-profile assassinations in Yemen.
- Some targets may have fallen out of favor with the UAE royal family, per the suit.
- The operation reportedly began in December 2015 at Teterboro Airport before heading to Yemen.
- Mercenaries reportedly received a $20,000 advance with no questions asked about participation.
- Anssaf Ali Mayo, a Yemeni parliament member, sues Golan and others over a botched assassination attempt.
- Mayo fled to Saudi Arabia in 2016 due to fears for his safety.
- The suit claims the operation used a UAE aircraft and included explosive preparation tools.
- Golan and mercenaries were photographed with UAE aircraft in staged settings during the operation.
- The lawsuit highlights alleged UAE involvement in targeted killings abroad.
- The case seeks damages and an order to stop targeting Mayo.
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