Southern Transitional Council separatists announced on Saturday they had deposed its governor. The internationally recognised Yemen government accused them of a coup. Yemen has been mired in major …
Yemen separatists seize remote island from Saudi-backed government
Southern separatists have seized control of Yemen’s island of Socotra in the Arabian Sea, deposing its governor and driving out forces of the Saudi-backed government which condemned the action as coup …
Yemen separatists seize remote Socotra island from Saudi-backed government
Southern separatists have seized control of Yemen’s island of Socotra in the Arabian Sea, deposing its governor and driving out forces of the Saudi-backed government which condemned the action as coup …
UK accused of selling arms to Saudi Arabia a year after court ban
British companies continue to fulfil fighter jet contracts which allow the kingdom to wage war in Yemen, despite the trade being ruled unlawful …
Coronavirus: Five reasons why it is so bad in Yemen
Yemen has been devastated by conflict, leaving millions of people without access to proper health care, clean water or sanitation – crucial for preventing the virus from spreading. Vital food, medical …
The African refugees and migrants trapped inside Yemen’s war
Despite six years of war and hardship in Yemen, Somali refugee Bader Hassan had stuck it out hoping for a better life than in his homeland. “Me, my wife and my son want to live in a good place, like …
Yemen’s Southern Separatists Take Control of Strategic Island
Southern Yemeni separatists have gained control of Socotra, the strategically placed island off the Horn of Africa, and started implementing self-rule. “The southern forces have stormed the special …
UNHCR receives US$2 million from Qatar Charity for Yemen’s displaced families
English News and Press Release on Yemen about Contributions, Health, IDPs, Epidemic and more; published on 20 Jun 2020 by …
Clashes erupt between Yemen gov’t forces, separatists in Socotra
Fierce clashes have erupted on Socotra as former allies in Yemen’s long-running war are battling for control of the island off the Horn of Africa. The latest outburst of fighting …
Last batch of joint aid lands in Yemen amid UN funding cuts
The last of three large shipments of medical supplies landed in Yemen on Friday, organizers of the cargo flights said, following a joint initiative by the world organization and …