Marib Military Hospital Successfully Removes Rare Lung Tumor

Marib Military Hospital Successfully Removes Rare Lung Tumor

Marib, Yemen – On December 16, 2024, the Marib Military Hospital announced the successful removal of a rare tumor from a patient's lung by its specialized medical team. According to a post on the hospital's Facebook page, Dr. Rafiq Al-Husseini, a general surgery specialist at Mari...

Launch of Local Women’s role enhancement Strategy in Marib

Launch of Local Women’s role enhancement Strategy in Marib

Marib, Yemen – On December 16, 2024, the local strategy for women in Marib Governorate was officially launched during a conference themed "Towards a Strong Local Strategy to Enhance Women's Role in Marib." The event gathered 97 participants, including representatives from local...

U.S. Forces Target Houthi Command Center in Sana'a

U.S. Forces Target Houthi Command Center in Sana'a

Sana'a, Yemen – On December 17, 2024, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that its forces conducted a precision airstrike against a key command and control facility belonging to the Houthi militia, which is internationally designated as a terrorist organization, in the Yemeni capita...

UNDP Launches Second Phase of Urban Centers Analysis in Marib

UNDP Launches Second Phase of Urban Centers Analysis in Marib

Marib, Yemen – On December 16, 2024, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) initiated a comprehensive SWOT analysis of urban centers in Marib Governorate, northeastern Yemen. This study is being carried out by the "Ghadak for Development" organization in collaboration with...

"Masam" Reports Removal of Over 472,000 Landmines Since Project Launch

"Masam" Reports Removal of Over 472,000 Landmines Since Project Launch

On December 16, 2024, Osama Al-Qusabi, the Director General of the Masam project, announced that the initiative has successfully removed 472,688 landmines, unexploded ordnance, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) since its inception until December 13. These explosive devices were reportedly pl...

Sultan al-Arada Calls for Unified International Stance Against Houthis

Sultan al-Arada Calls for Unified International Stance Against Houthis

On December 16, 2024, Sultan al-Arada, a member of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council, emphasized the need for a unified international response to the ongoing threats posed by the Houthi movement, which is classified as a terrorist organization. His remarks came during a meeting with U.S....

U.S. Embassy Discusses Houthi Aggression with Yemeni Leadership

U.S. Embassy Discusses Houthi Aggression with Yemeni Leadership

On December 16, 2024, the U.S. Embassy in Yemen announced that it held meetings with Rashad al-Alimi, the head of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, to discuss strategies for countering Houthi aggression both within Yemen and beyond. In a brief statement shared via the embassy's...

U.S. Airstrike Targets Houthi Position in Hajjah Province

U.S. Airstrike Targets Houthi Position in Hajjah Province

In the early hours of December 16, 2024, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike targeting a site associated with the Houthi movement, which is internationally recognized as a terrorist organization, in Hajjah province, northwestern Yemen. According to Houthi media, the strike was carried out by &ld...

International Study Reports 50% Decline in Honey Exports from Yemen

International Study Reports 50% Decline in Honey Exports from Yemen

A recent study published on December 15, 2024, reveals that honey production and exports in Yemen have plummeted by up to 50% over the past five years due to climate change, rising temperatures, and the impacts of the ongoing conflict instigated by the Houthi movement. Conducted on behalf of th...

U.S.-Yemen Meetings Focus on Security Cooperation and Counterterrorism

U.S.-Yemen Meetings Focus on Security Cooperation and Counterterrorism

On December 15, 2024, intensive meetings between Yemeni and American officials addressed bilateral relations and future collaboration, particularly in counterterrorism and organized crime. Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council President Rashad Al-Alimi met with Jesse Levinson, the U.S. ...

Sultan Al-Arada Urges UK to Strengthen Role in Yemen Peace Efforts

Sultan Al-Arada Urges UK to Strengthen Role in Yemen Peace Efforts

On December 15, 2024, Sultan Al-Arada, a member of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council, called on the United Kingdom to enhance its strategic role in the Yemeni crisis. He emphasized the need for the UK to rally international support and unify efforts against Iran's disruptive actions ...