Dubbed the “Manhattan of the desert” for its centuries-old skyscrapers, Yemen’s ancient city of Shibam escaped damage in the civil war — but faces collapse from disrepair amid rains and floods.
A cafe in Yemen run by women, for women
When Um Feras realised there were no leisure spaces for women in her city in Yemen, she founded her own cafe and hopes to change attitudes about women-led businesses.
Desert locust is killing agricultural crops in Yemen, inflicting heavy losses on farmers: FAO
Rome: The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has reported that the livelihoods of farmers in Yemen have been severely affected by the continuous spread of desert locusts, as the agricultural …
Malnutrition is soaring even higher among young children in Yemen amid the coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus and shortfalls in aid funding are worsening the situation for young children in Yemen, 15 per cent of whom are suffering from severe malnutrition.
U.S. unveils more sanctions on Iran and sells off Iranian oil
The Trump administration announced its latest sanctions against Iran, likely the last before the U.S. elections, and moved for the forfeiture of Iranian-weapons bound for Yemen.
Arab Parliament expresses concern over Yemen due to Houthi militia’s violations
The Arab Parliament expressed its concern over the developments of the situation in Yemen and its humanitarian and health repercussions due to Houthi militia’s violations of human dignity of the …
U.S. unveils more sanctions on Iran and sells off Iranian oil for terrorism victims fund
The Trump administration announced its latest sanctions against Iran, likely the last before the U.S. elections, and moved for the forfeiture of Iranian-weapons bound for Yemen.
US-Caused Civilian Casualties in Yemen at Highest Levels Since 2001, Watchdog Group Says
The Defense Department says it’s responsible for few civilian casualties in the Yemen conflict. But a new watchdog group report released Wednesday contradicts that claim, and says a marked increase of …
US Warns Of Missile Strikes On Riyadh Amid Yemen Rebel Attacks
US officials on Wednesday warned of a possible strike on Riyadh, as the Saudi-led coalition reported the interception of drones and a missile fired by Yemeni rebels towards the kingdom.
WFP: Yemeni children suffering from malnutrition
The World Food Programme says the health of children under the age of five in Yemen has worsened due to a severe food shortage brought on by the country’s prolonged civil war.