In the wake of massive floods that have ravaged Yemen ‘s nominal capital, a separatist group took the opportunity to assert self-rule over the city and other parts of south Yemen, a move that has …
Coronavirus: Yemen reports first deaths amid fears of undetected spread
Yemen has recorded its first two deaths linked to the new coronavirus disease, raising fears of a devastating outbreak in the war-ravaged country. The pair were reported to be brothers who died at a …
Yemen reports first coronavirus deaths, multiple cases
Yemen has reported its first two deaths from the novel coronavirus, its health minister told Yemen TV late on Wednesday. Yemeni authorities also reported five confirmed cases of the coronavirus, the …
As Fighting Surges, Yemen Is Hit With 1st Cluster of Covid-19 Infections
A handful of coronavirus cases in Aden appeared to confirm fears that the virus has been spreading, stoking concerns of an outbreak that could quickly overwhelm Yemen’s devastated health system.
UN, ICRC plan ‘potential’ prisoner swap in Yemen
Officials say the swap, involving approximately 1,000 prisoners, awaits green light from Yemen’s warring parties.
Humanitarian Group Warns Yemen Fighting Threatens COVID-19 Containment
The International Rescue Committee said Wednesday fighting has escalated in Yemen, despite an announced peace agreement, disrupting efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the Arab world’s most …
War-torn Yemen braces for worst as five more virus cases reported
Yemen’s internationally recognised government reported five new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, as health and aid organisations warned the outbreak could have dire consequences in the war-ravaged …
Saudi calls on Yemen’s southern separatists to rescind emergency
The Saudi-led coalition described the STC’s announcement of emergency rule in Yemen’s south as an ‘escalatory action’.
Women who dare dissent targeted for abuse by Yemen’s rebels
Huri’s fellow activists were disappearing, one by one. When she asked their families, each gave the same cryptic reply: “She’s traveling.” A few of the women re-emerged.
US official welcomes Saudi announcement of ceasefire in Yemen: Al-Arabiya
The United States welcomes the announcement by the Saudi-led coalition of a ceasefire in Yemen, the Saudi-owned Al-Arabiya TV channel reported on Wednesday, citing U.S. Assistant Secretary of State …