EU Condemns Houthi Detention of UN Staff, Warning of Aid Impediment

EU Condemns Houthi Detention of UN Staff, Warning of Aid Impediment

 The European Union (EU) has condemned the continued detention of 13 UN staff members by the Houthi militia, warning that the prolonged captivity, now exceeding 90 days, is severely hindering international efforts to provide aid to millions of Yemenis in urgent need. In a statement release...

Hamas's Underground Warfare: A Guide to Slowing Down the Israeli Army

Hamas's Underground Warfare: A Guide to Slowing Down the Israeli Army

 A new report in the New York Times sheds light on Hamas's meticulous underground warfare tactics, revealing the intricacies of their tunnel network and explaining the difficulties faced by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) in countering them. The report, published Monday, details a Ham...

UN Condemns Houthi Kidnapping, Demands Release of Staff After 3 Months

UN Condemns Houthi Kidnapping, Demands Release of Staff After 3 Months

The spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Ravina Shamdasani, stated on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, that the whereabouts of UN staff kidnapped by the Houthi group, designated as a terrorist organization by the international community, remain unknown after three months. In a...

Tunisian Presidential Candidate Arrested Amid Pre-Election Tensions

Tunisian Presidential Candidate Arrested Amid Pre-Election Tensions

Tunis, Tunisia - Tunisian police arrested presidential candidate Ayachi Zamaal on Monday, September 2, 2024, just hours before the electoral commission was set to announce the final list of candidates for the upcoming election scheduled for October 6. Reuters reported that a member of Zama...

Yemen's Humanitarian Crisis Deepens: 18 Million in Urgent Need of Aid

Yemen's Humanitarian Crisis Deepens: 18 Million in Urgent Need of Aid

The humanitarian situation in Yemen continues to deteriorate, with 18.2 million people in urgent need of assistance, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Speaking at a weekly press conference in Geneva on Friday, August 30th, 2024, UNHCR spokesperson for Yemen...

UN Envoy Calls for Constructive Dialogue and De-escalation in Yemen

UN Envoy Calls for Constructive Dialogue and De-escalation in Yemen

 UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg has called for a constructive dialogue to achieve peace and de-escalate the conflict in the war-torn country. In a statement released on Telegram, monitored by "Barran Press", Grundberg, who concluded a visit to Muscat on Wednesday, expr...