British Maritime Authority Reports Chase of 12 Boats Near Aden Coast

British Maritime Authority Reports Chase of 12 Boats Near Aden Coast

On November 21, 2024, the British Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported an incident involving a merchant vessel pursued by up to 12 small boats approximately 74 nautical miles southwest of Aden. The captain of the ship detailed the encounter, stating that over two hours, the boats followed cl...

IMF Reports Red Sea Tensions Cost Egypt 70% of Suez Canal Revenue

IMF Reports Red Sea Tensions Cost Egypt 70% of Suez Canal Revenue

On November 20, 2024, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced that ongoing tensions in the Red Sea have led to a staggering 70% drop in revenues from the Suez Canal, a vital source of foreign currency for Egypt. This statement followed the IMF's fourth review of Egypt's economic re...

Clashes Erupt in Hadhramaut Following Security Building Closure

Clashes Erupt in Hadhramaut Following Security Building Closure

HADHRAMAUT, YEMEN – Armed clashes broke out overnight in Hadhramaut Governorate, eastern Yemen, on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, between security forces loyal to the Director of Security for the Wadi and Desert region and those under the Director of Security for Shibam District, local source...

Security Forces Assault Teachers' Protest in Shabwah

Security Forces Assault Teachers' Protest in Shabwah

Security forces in Shabwah governorate violently dispersed a peaceful protest by dozens of teachers on Wednesday, November 20th, 2024. According to local sources, the assault, led by Commander Ali Majour of the Joint Forces, involved physical and verbal abuse of teachers demanding their overdue sa...

Aden Central Bank Rejects Allegations of Money Smuggling

Aden Central Bank Rejects Allegations of Money Smuggling

ADEN, YEMEN – The Central Bank of Yemen (CBY) in Aden strongly refuted allegations circulating on social media that it was involved in smuggling large sums of money through official channels under the governor's signature. A senior bank official stated that all funds transferred through ...

UK Bolsters Yemeni Coast Guard Amidst Coordinated Anti-Piracy Efforts

UK Bolsters Yemeni Coast Guard Amidst Coordinated Anti-Piracy Efforts

 President Rashad Al-Alimi of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council on Wednesday lauded new British support for the Yemeni Coast Guard, describing it as a testament to the strong relationship between the two countries. The British Embassy announced on Tuesday a new aid package for th...

Yemeni Football Association Appoints New Election Committee Head

Yemeni Football Association Appoints New Election Committee Head

Sana'a, Yemen – Insaf Mayo, a Yemeni Member of Parliament, has been appointed as the new head of the Yemeni Football Association's (YFA) election committee, the association announced on Wednesday. Mayo replaces Nabil Al-Faqih, who resigned last week citing concerns over the fairness ...

Cholera Death Toll in Taiz Rises to 52 in 2024

Cholera Death Toll in Taiz Rises to 52 in 2024

On November 20, 2024, health officials in Taiz, southwestern Yemen, reported that the cholera death toll in the province has risen to 52 since the beginning of the year. Taysir Al-Samahi, media officer at the Taiz Health Office, stated that there have been over 8,000 reported cases of cholera in t...

Houthis Release Employee of DeepRoot After Months of Detention

Houthis Release Employee of DeepRoot After Months of Detention

On November 20, 2024, a source reported that the Houthi movement, internationally designated as a terrorist organization, has released an employee from the DeepRoot organization, who had been detained since before June in the Yemeni capital, Sana'a. According to Faris Al-Hemiary, a correspo...

New Zealand Designates Houthis as Terrorist Organization

New Zealand Designates Houthis as Terrorist Organization

On November 20, 2024, the New Zealand government officially classified the Houthi movement as a terrorist organization, making it the third country to do so after the United States and Australia. This designation was announced by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and included Hezbollah among other ...

Saudi, Iranian, and Chinese Commitment to a Political Solution in Yemen

Saudi, Iranian, and Chinese Commitment to a Political Solution in Yemen

On November 19, 2024, Saudi Arabia, Iran, and China reaffirmed their support for a comprehensive political solution in Yemen, aligning with internationally recognized principles under the auspices of the United Nations, according to Saudi media reports. This commitment was made during the secon...