While many of the world’s markets have closed to curb the spread of coronavirus, in Yemen’s capital Sanaa, downtown districts selling qat — the ubiquitous mild narcotic — still bustle with people.
Syria, Yemen conflict zones face potential devastation from large-scale coronavirus outbreak
Syria and Yemen face potential devastation if a large-scale outbreak of the novel coronavirus hits the war-torn regions, according to humanitarian aid organizations. “The COVID-19 pandemic threatens …
War-torn Yemen reports first virus deaths stoking fears
Yemen has recorded its first two coronavirus deaths, the health minister said late Wednesday, after the war-torn country confirmed five new cases, stoking fears of a major outbreak. “There was an …
Separatist Group’s Declaration Threatens to Stir New Conflict in Yemen
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 …