Saudi Arabia and allies vow new measures against Qatar in diplomatic row

Saudi Arabia and its allies have promised new measures against Qatar, after the tiny emirate refused its demands.

Saudi Arabia, along with Egypt, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, announced last month that they would cut diplomatic ties with Qatar, accusing it of supporting terrorism.

The group cut air, sea and ground links with the major oil exporter, cutting off vital routes for imports, including food.

A list of 13 demands were made on Qatar in order to have sanctions lifted but on Wednesday Qatar rejected the list.

On Friday, the four Arab states said in a joint statement that Qatar’s refusal to agree to the demands “reflect(ed) its intention to continue its policy, aimed at destabilising security in the region”.

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