European Union has condemned the recent abductions by the Iran-backed Houthi group, classified internationally as terrorists, targeting United Nations staff. The EU mission in Yemen called for the immediate release of all detained UN, NGO, and diplomatic staff, warning that these abductions threaten...
Saleh Al-Saqqaf, Director of the Planning and International Cooperation Office in Marib, has called on the United Nations and international agencies to relocate their main offices to liberated areas, including Marib, to ensure a safe environment for humanitarian operations. Al-Saqqaf’s re...
The Iran-backed Houthi rebels detained seven more UN staff members in Sana'a on Saturday. Secretary-General António Guterres called for their "immediate and unconditional" release, condemning the arbitrary detentions as "unacceptable." Following the recent incident,...
The United Nations announced Friday, January 24, 2025, that Iran-backed Houthis, labeled as terrorists internationally, detained several UN employees in their territories on Thursday. The UN has suspended all movements in Houthi-controlled regions until further notice, demanding the immediate and u...
Th UN said that airstrikes had slashed Hodeidah Port's capacity to receive aid imports to just 25%. Julian Harness, UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Yemen, detailed the significant damage, including the sinking of four tugboats. Despite the recent Gaza ceasefire, tensions between Iran-backed Hou...
The United Nations has appealed for $2.47 billion to support its 2025 humanitarian response plan for Yemen, addressing the urgent needs of over 19.5 million people impacted by the conflict and crisis, exacerbated by the Iran-backed Houthis. Julian Harneis, the UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Yemen,...
Yemeni Prime Minister Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak arrived in New York on Sunday for an international ministerial meeting at the UN, organized with the UK. The meeting aims to support Yemen's economic recovery and stability. Bin Mubarak highlighted the global commitment to Yemen's efforts and will...
On January 14, 2025, the EU Naval Force in the Red Sea reported a rescue by ITS Caio Duilio, saving a Yemeni sailor from a sinking boat in Bab al-Mandab. The sailor was handed to Djibouti authorities on January 13. The EU emphasized the priority of sailor safety. In December, EUNAVFOR successfu...
The Iran-backed Houthi group announced on Monday the deaths of 11 fighters, all presented as high-ranking officers. The Houthi-controlled Yemeni News Agency, "Saba," reported that the funeral for these individuals took place in Sana'a. This marks the highest single-day toll of Hou...
On January 13, 2025, Yemeni Prime Minister Ahmed bin Mubarak met with UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg to discuss encouraging the Iran-backed Houthi group to engage in peace efforts. The meeting focused on reviving the political process, addressing escalating Houthi violations against civilians, an...
On January 13, 2025, Hans Grundberg, the UN Special Envoy to Yemen, met with Iranian officials in Tehran to discuss easing Yemen's military, economic, and humanitarian tensions. The talks aimed to restart the Yemeni-led political process and highlighted the need for regional and international su...
On January 12, 2025, UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, arrived in Tehran after visits to Muscat and Sana'a. His trip is part of a series of regional and national meetings to advance Yemen peace efforts. On January 9, Grundberg left Sana'a, under the control of the Iran-backed Hou...
On January 9, 2025, Hans Grundberg, the United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen, concluded a three-day visit to the capital, Sana'a, which is under the control of the Houthi movement, designated internationally as a terrorist organization. According to a brief statement released by the envoy...
On January 9, 2025, local sources reported that the Houthi movement, designated internationally as a terrorist organization, has initiated a new wave of arrests since Sunday, targeting former Yemeni employees of various Arab and foreign diplomatic missions and embassies. According to Fares Alhe...
On Thursday, the Lebanese Parliament elected Army Chief General Joseph Aoun as the new President of Lebanon, following the completion of the second round of voting after a vacancy in the presidency that lasted over two years. General Aoun secured 99 votes during the session, which was attended ...
On January 8, 2025, British Ambassador to Yemen Abda Sharif revealed plans for an upcoming international conference in New York aimed at rallying political and economic support for Yemen. In an extensive interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, she emphasized the UK’s commitment to enhancing assistan...
On January 7, 2025, the Yemeni Journalists' Union urged the Houthi group, which is internationally classified as a terrorist organization, to stop its harassment and mistreatment of journalists and to release all detainees. In a statement obtained by Barran Press, the union specifically cal...
The MASAM Project, part of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, announced on January 6, 2025, that its teams have successfully removed 477,583 landmines, unexploded munitions, and improvised explosive devices since the project began. Osama Al-Qusaibi, the Director General of the ...
On the evening of January 6, 2025, Hans Grundberg, the United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen, arrived in the capital, Sana'a, which is under the control of the Houthi group, internationally classified as a terrorist organization. His visit follows meetings held in Muscat, Oman, where he engag...
MUSCAT, Oman — On January 6, 2025, Hans Grundberg, the United Nations Special Envoy to Yemen, called for tangible actions to pave the way for a political process in the country. His remarks came during meetings in Muscat with Omani officials, including Khalifa bin Ali Al-Harthi, Deputy Forei...