The group, whose power and reach have diminished in recent years, did not give a cause of death for Khaled Batarfi, who once fought alongside the Taliban.
Al-Qaeda’s Yemen branch announces leader’s death
Al-Qaeda’s Yemen branch has announced the death of its leader, although the circumstances remain unclear. A video published by al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) showed Khalid Batarfi’s body …
Al-Qaeda’s Yemen branch announces leader’s death
Al-Qaeda’s Yemen branch has announced the death of its leader, although the circumstances remain unclear. A video published by al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) showed Khalid Batarfi’s body …
Women most affected by collapsed healthcare system in war-torn Yemen
Hospitals and health facilities have become inoperative amid the ongoing internal conflict in Yemen, leading to the loss of lives of pregnant women and babies, according to a UN official.
Al-Qaida’s Yemen branch says leader Khalid al-Batarfi dead in unclear circumstances
The leader of Yemen’s branch of al-Qaida is dead. The militant group made the announcement late Sunday, without giving details.
Al-Qaeda in Yemen announces death of leader Khalid Batarfi
Batarfi had appointed his successor back in February 2020, following the death of his predecessor, Qassim al-Rimi, in a US drone strike or Yemen. Al-Qaeda’s branch in Yemen has announced the death of …
Yemen’s rebels target Singapore-flagged ship in Gulf of Aden as US and allies down Houthi drones
Officials say an attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels set off explosions ahead of a Singapore-flagged vessel in the Gulf of Aden …
Attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels sees explosions ahead of Singapore-flagged ship in the Gulf of Aden
An attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels Friday set off explosions ahead of a Singapore-flagged vessel in the Gulf of Aden, authorities said. The attack targeted the bulk carrier Propel Fortune, which …
Suspected attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels sets off explosions ahead of a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Authorities say a suspected attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels set off explosions ahead of a vessel in the Gulf of Aden.
Vessel off Yemen’s Aden reports explosions in sea, vessel and crew safe, UKMTO says
A vessel travelling 50 nautical miles southeast of Yemen’s city of Aden reported on Friday two explosions in the sea ahead of it, but the vessel and crew were reported as safe, the United Kingdom …