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After North Koreans, is Russia recruiting Yemenis to fight in Ukraine?
4 weeks, 1 day ago

After North Koreans, is Russia recruiting Yemenis to fight in Ukraine?

Firstpost  

Russia has roped in as many as 10,000 North Korean soldiers to fight in the war against Ukraine. So far, Russia has deployed up to 10,000 North Korean soldiers and several Indian and Nepali nationals —some of them fraudulently— to fight its war against Ukraine. The Financial Times has reported that Russia has recruited hundreds of Yemeni men to fight …

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‘Until Israel stops!’: Yemenis rally for Houthis, Palestinians in Sanaa
11 months ago

‘Until Israel stops!’: Yemenis rally for Houthis, Palestinians in Sanaa

Al Jazeera  

Thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets of Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, to show their support for Palestinians and protest against Western attacks on Yemen, as Israel’s war on Gaza continues. Al Jazeera’s Mohammed al-Attab, reporting from the scene of the protests on Friday, said many in the crowd accused the United States of supporting Israel’s war and promised to …

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US pledges new sanctions over Houthi attacks will minimize harm to Yemen’s hungry millions
11 months, 1 week ago

US pledges new sanctions over Houthi attacks will minimize harm to Yemen’s hungry millions

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The United States on Wednesday put Yemen’s Houthis rebels back on its list of specially designated global terrorists, piling financial sanctions on top of American military strikes in the Biden administration’s latest attempt to stop the militants’ attacks on global shipping. Houthi spokesperson Mohammed Abdul-Salam, meanwhile, said in a post on X, formerly Twitter, that the militant group …

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US pledges new sanctions over Houthi attacks will minimize harm to Yemen's hungry millions
11 months, 1 week ago

US pledges new sanctions over Houthi attacks will minimize harm to Yemen's hungry millions

New Indian Express  

The Houthis are one in a network of Iran- and Hamas-allied militant groups around the Middle East that have escalated attacks on Israel, the U.S. and others since Israel's military offensive in Gaza, in response to Hamas' Oct. 7 attacks in Israel. Biden's national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, said in a statement that the U.S. would roll out “unprecedented" exemptions …

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U.S. puts Yemen’s Houthi rebels back on list of specially designated global terrorists
11 months, 1 week ago

U.S. puts Yemen’s Houthi rebels back on list of specially designated global terrorists

LA Times  

Houthi fighters and tribesmen on Sunday protest U.S. and U.K. strikes on Houthi-run military sites near Sana, Yemen. The United States on Wednesday put Yemen’s Houthi rebels back on its list of specially designated global terrorists, piling financial sanctions on top of American military strikes in the Biden administration’s latest attempt to stop the militants’ attacks on global shipping. The …

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US and UK launch strikes against Yemen; Houthi rebels promise to retaliate
11 months, 1 week ago

US and UK launch strikes against Yemen; Houthi rebels promise to retaliate

Al Jazeera  

Houthis say all US and British interests are now ‘legitimate targets’. Hours after the attacks early on Friday, which the rebels said killed five people, the Houthis warned that all US and British assets have now become “legitimate targets”. US President Joe Biden said the strikes followed “unprecedented” attacks by the Houthis on commercial ships in the Red Sea and …

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‘Fed up with war’: Yemenis fear new conflict after Houthi Red Sea attacks
1 year ago

‘Fed up with war’: Yemenis fear new conflict after Houthi Red Sea attacks

Al Jazeera  

Many Yemenis worry that the Houthi attacks on Red Sea vessels will spark a Western or Israeli response, dragging their war-battered nation into a new conflict. Multiple Houthi attacks on vessels traversing the Red Sea, a key maritime trade artery passing through a region that is the world’s biggest oil-supplier, have threatened to drag Yemen into a new war. “The …

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At long last, there is real hope for peace in Yemen
1 year, 4 months ago

At long last, there is real hope for peace in Yemen

Al Jazeera  

The international community owes it to long-suffering Yemenis to not let the current momentum go the way of previous flurries of hope. But for the first time in years, Yemen – scene of one of the cruelest conflicts and humanitarian tragedies in recent decades – offers some real grounds for hope. While the Yemenis must decide on their own political …

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‘Largest Hajj pilgrimage in history’ begins in Saudi Arabia
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Largest Hajj pilgrimage in history’ begins in Saudi Arabia

Al Jazeera  

The number of pilgrims this year is expected to break records at more than 2.5 million. The pilgrimage of Hajj has begun as crowds of Muslims donning white robes circle the Kaaba, the cubed structure at the epicentre of Islam’s holiest site, their prayers ringing through the air. The annual pilgrimage began on Sunday in Mecca, Saudi Arabia with the …

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Yemenis embark on first direct flight to Saudi Arabia since 2016
1 year, 6 months ago

Yemenis embark on first direct flight to Saudi Arabia since 2016

Al Jazeera  

The flight carried Yemeni Muslims heading to Hajj and signals easing tensions between the two countries. The first direct flight between Yemen and Saudi Arabia in nearly seven years has taken more than 270 Yemenis from rebel-held Sanaa to Jeddah, signalling easing tensions between the two countries. The flight by Yemenia – also known as Yemen Airways – took place …

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Rohingya, Yemeni and Syrian refugees plead for help in Sudan
1 year, 7 months ago

Rohingya, Yemeni and Syrian refugees plead for help in Sudan

Al Jazeera  

People had fled to Sudan to escape conflict and persecution in their home countries, but are now on the move again. Videos circulating on social media platforms show Rohingya refugees as well as Yemenis and Syrians who are stuck in Sudan with no clear method of evacuation. One Rohingya family is seen appealing for help, with the father of a …

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Yemen rebels restrict humanitarian flights arriving in Sanaa
1 year, 8 months ago

Yemen rebels restrict humanitarian flights arriving in Sanaa

Associated Press  

CAIRO — The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen said they were imposing severe restrictions starting Saturday on U.N. and other humanitarian flights arriving in the capital, Sanaa. Waleed al-Abarah, a spokesman for Yemen’s Human Rights Ministry in Aden, said the Houthi decision amounts to a “war crime,” accusing the rebels of weaponizing humanitarian activities to achieve political gains. The Sanaa …

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War-weary Yemenis greet Saudi-Iran deal with caution
1 year, 9 months ago

War-weary Yemenis greet Saudi-Iran deal with caution

Al Jazeera  

Riyadh and Tehran may have moved to bury some of their differences, but it is unclear whether the same will happen in Yemen. “It is not easy to end the Houthi takeover of Sanaa, retrieve the state weapons they seized and force them to abandon the use of weapons.” Commenting on the potential motives for reaching an agreement, he pointed …

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War-weary Yemenis fell trees for fuel, cash
1 year, 9 months ago

War-weary Yemenis fell trees for fuel, cash

Firstpost  

Taez, Yemen: The sound of an electric saw rips through a lush mountain landscape in southern Yemen, where years of conflict and soaring prices have left people desperate for fuel and income. “We started cutting trees and selling them because we have no other way of making a living,” said Hussein Abdulqawi from a thinning forest on the outskirts of …

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Thousands of refugee women and children stranded in ‘unsafe’ countries because of UK failures
1 year, 9 months ago

Thousands of refugee women and children stranded in ‘unsafe’ countries because of UK failures

The Independent  

Thousands of refugee women and children are stuck in “unsafe situations” in countries including Afghanistan and Syria because of failures by the British government, a watchdog has found. David Neal, the independent chief inspector of borders and immigration, said the Home Office had failed to give family reunion “appropriate attention” and processes had deteriorated in recent years. “Family reunion is …

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Yemen: Houthis kidnap 'own' man for being vocal against corruption as crackdown on influencers continues
1 year, 11 months ago

Yemen: Houthis kidnap 'own' man for being vocal against corruption as crackdown on influencers continues

Firstpost  

Al-mukalla: In Yemen, Iran backed Houthis have kidnapped their own man as part of their crackdown on online influencers who are publicly condemning their corrupt practices which are allegedly leading the country towards a hunger crisis. As per reports, Mohammed Salah Al-Houthi was kidnapped by the Houthis from his home in Sanaa’s Khawlan just days after he was heard on …

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‘Relish this moment, forget about the war’: Yemenis on World Cup
2 years ago

‘Relish this moment, forget about the war’: Yemenis on World Cup

Al Jazeera  

For some in the Yemeni capital, the football event provides a welcome break from discussions about the continuing conflict. “Indeed, the World Cup matches are in Doha, but it has disrupted the murky atmosphere here.” Mahdi said his favourite team is usually Brazil, who he expected to progress to the final rounds. “I am addicted to watching football games, especially …

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Yemenis divided over support for Saudi Arabia after World Cup win
2 years, 1 month ago

Yemenis divided over support for Saudi Arabia after World Cup win

Al Jazeera  

Several leaders of the Houthi rebels initially congratulated the Saudi team, before retracting their comments. The Houthis have been actively fighting a war against Saudi Arabia since 2015, with the latter conducting thousands of air attacks in support of the Houthis’ enemy, the Yemeni government. Al-Mortada later explained that his tweet was a message of brotherhood to the people of …

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End of Yemen’s truce leaves civilians afraid dark days are back
2 years, 2 months ago

End of Yemen’s truce leaves civilians afraid dark days are back

Al Jazeera  

The truce lasted for six months and expired on October 2, with efforts to renew it unsuccessful so far. “I wasn’t worried about petrol throughout the ceasefire as it was available in all petrol stations,” Mokhtar Saleh, a 25-year-old minibus driver in Sanaa, told Al Jazeera. “Only those who are wealthy or war profiteers see no value in the truce.” …

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In Yemen, Queen’s death recalls memories of colonial past
2 years, 3 months ago

In Yemen, Queen’s death recalls memories of colonial past

Associated Press  

ADEN, Yemen — In 1954, large crowds turned out for a historic visit by Queen Elizabeth II to Aden. In Aden, now the second largest city in Yemen, many remember colonial rule as a time of oppression that entrenched some of the problems still plaguing the city and the country, which has been devastated by civil war since 2014. Finally, …

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UN: First grain shipment departs Ukraine for war-torn Yemen
2 years, 3 months ago

UN: First grain shipment departs Ukraine for war-torn Yemen

Associated Press  

CAIRO — The first vessel carrying grain from Ukraine to conflict-torn Yemen since the war started in Europe departed a Black Sea port on Tuesday, the U.N. food agency said. … It is paramount to get commodities flowing back into the country and especially grain — for humanitarian and commercial purposes,” said Richard Ragan, WFP’s representative in Yemen. The Russian …

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Aid group says Yemeni children still dying of hunger
2 years, 5 months ago

Aid group says Yemeni children still dying of hunger

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — A truce that went into effect in April in war-torn Yemen has not improved humanitarian conditions in the country and the Russia-Ukraine war is causing children to die of hunger, the regional director of a prominent aid group said Friday. In an interview with The Associated Press in Beirut a week after visiting Yemen, Hossam Elsharkawi said the …

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Yemenis divided on Biden’s visit to Saudi Arabia
2 years, 5 months ago

Yemenis divided on Biden’s visit to Saudi Arabia

Al Jazeera  

Yemen will be on the agenda during the US president’s visit to Jeddah, but Yemeni politicians are not invited. Accordingly, I do not see any long-term benefit for Yemen from Biden’s visit to Saudi Arabia,” Saleh said. Therefore, I would be naive if I say Biden’s Saudi trip will repair these internal problems in Yemen.” Biden’s focus on the economy …

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Jambiyas and henna: War does not stop Yemeni preparations for Eid
2 years, 5 months ago

Jambiyas and henna: War does not stop Yemeni preparations for Eid

Al Jazeera  

A uneasy truce has brought relative quiet to Yemen, but people are still struggling to afford their Eid traditions. “Sales were better before the war as people had regular salaries; now, there are customers asking about prices, but they don’t buy as they can’t afford the prices,” Saif told Al Jazeera while sitting next to his jambiyas on display. “Henna …

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