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Latest in Tag: yemen
Yemen’s Houthi rebels reject UN draft peace plan
Rebels in Sanaa have dismissed a UN proposal to end fighting in their country. The plan, which had been accepted by the government, was no more than a “media stunt,” they said.
27th Arab Summit: between vague prospects for cooperation and prioritising Palestine
Arab leaders have vowed to work together on security concerns since 2014, but the threat of extremism and sectarian strife rages on
Yemen peace talks resume in Kuwait City
Yemen’s internationally-backed government and Shiite Houthi rebels have resumed peace talks in Kuwait City. The ongoing conflict which began in March 2015 has claimed 9,000 lives to date.
Wave of suicide bombings in Yemen leaves 19 dead
At least 19 people have been killed in a wave of suicide bombings against Yemeni troops in Mukalla. The city had been under Al-Qaeda control for a year before pro-government troops drove out the jihadists in April.
So near and yet so far: Yemeni refugees stuck in Djibouti
The war in Yemen triggered a little-reported flood of refugees fleeing across the sea to Djibouti, where they try to recreate a normal life. James Jeffrey reports from a remote camp near the desert town of Obock.
UN rejects Saudi Arabia request for Yemen sources over child killings
The UN refused a request from Saudi Arabia to reveal sources of information on the killing and maiming of children in Yemen. The UN has held the Saudi-led coalition responsible for 60 percent of kids’ deaths in Yemen.
Saudi effort to squash criticism of Yemen war violations may backfire
Saudi Arabia and its allies have threatened the UN with cutting funds to millions of children in order to squash criticism of rights violations in Yemen. Blackmailing the UN is unlikely to avert criticism.
Saudis exerted ‘undue pressure,’ over UN blacklist removal says chief Ban Ki-moon
UN chief Ban Ki-moon has accused Riyadh of exerting “undue pressure” to get the Saudi-led battle group in Yemen deleted from a UN child violator blacklist. He says Saudi funding for millions of children was at stake.
UN removes Saudi-led coalition from blacklist over Yemen child deaths
The United Nations has said it will temporarily remove the coalition from a blacklist following the deaths of hundreds of minors in Yemen last year. Riyadh had warned its inclusion may be “counterproductive” for peace.
Saudi Arabia shoots down a ballistic missile from Yemen, may reconsider the ceasefire
This is the second missile to be shot down in a month, says Saudi-led coalition
Back-to-back bombings kill scores of Yemeni troops
Three explosions have rocked the southeastern Yemeni city of Mukalla, killing at least 13 government troops. Meanwhile, the Yemeni government and Iran-backed rebels held talks for a third consecutive day in Kuwait City.
Al-Mukalla Airport reopens after government and UAE forces recapture Yemeni port
Obama has seized an opportunity to target AQAP, says analyst
US army sent small contingent of troops to Yemen to help fight AQAP
US troops helped UAE forces seize the city of Mukalla, which AQAP took control of amid unrest last year
UN peace talks on Yemen restored in Kuwait
The parties are committed to discussions towards a comprehensive political solution, said UN envoy to Yemen
Egypt, Saudi Arabia announce new Red Sea bridge
King Salman is expected to visit the Egyptian parliament on Sunday
Saudi-led coalition in Yemen carries out a swap deal with Houthis
Nine Saudis exchanged for 109 Yemenis, just days before the peace talks held in Kuwait
Yemenis protest on war anniversary as conflict persists
Former president Saleh said that he wants peace with Saudi Arabia without the intervention of the UN
IS claims 2 deadly attacks in Iraq, Yemen
The US announced killing of a prominent âIslamic Stateâ (IS) leader
Problems threatening Egyptian national security
I am not making a mountain out of a molehill if I said that we are undoubtedly facing a fierce attack on our national and Arab identity, through inciting sectarian and religious conflicts within Arab countries. This is the case witnessed recently in Iraq, Syria, Yemen and Lebanon, which prompted Arab countries to intervene in …
UAE fighter jet crashes in Yemen
The two pilots were killed in the plane crash, according to Saudi Arabiaâs official news agency
Saudi Arabia, Yemen’s Houthis swap prisoners
Saudi Arabia has handed over seven Houthi prisoners in exchange for a captured officer. The exchange comes amid speculation of behind-the-scenes talks to kick-start a peace process in war-torn Yemen.
Al-Sisi, Putin affirm fight against terrorism must extend to Yemen, Libya
The Egyptian and Russian heads of state pledge bilateral action in spheres of energy and military-technical cooperation
Humanitarian ceasefire in Yemen is urgently needed
As war continues to rage uninterrupted in Yemen and the country spirals into chaos, a humanitarian ceasefire has become an ever more pressing need to tend to the swaths of the civilian population devastated in the wake of the increasing militarisation that are in need of urgent middle care. Restrictions on access to medical supplies and …
13 Egyptian fishermen released from Yemeni port
The sailors were detained after accidentally hitting a Houthi controlled port
Mauritania to hold Arab Summit in April after Morocco withdraws
Summit is an occasional meeting that gives false indication of unity among Arab countries, says Moroccan foreign ministry
Saudi-led coalition âgreatly regrets civilian casualties in Yemenâ
US and British experts are advising the collation to improve its target precision
Dire conditions in besieged Taiz endanger civilian lives: UN official
After five months, humanitarian condition in Taiz slightly improves as food, medical supplies were delivered
Egypt expands armed forces mission in Yemen
Egypt said it is only contributing naval ships in the conflict and denied that there are any Egyptian troops involved on the ground.
Second phase of Yemen peace talks likely to be postponed
Former Yemeni president Ali Saleh said Friday he will never negotiate with the government of his successor, Mansur Hadi
Yemeni deputy prime minister to meet top Egyptian officials
We are not negotiating with Hadi Mansour, says former Yemeni president Ali Saleh