The Latest Breaking News from Yemen

Yemen: Historic buildings collapse in Sanaa after heavy rains

Houthi official says 10 buildings have been destroyed in the Yemeni capital’s Old City, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Al Jazeera · Aug 10, 2022

Heavy rains collapse 10 historic buildings in Yemeni capital

Heavy rains lashing Yemen’s capital of Sanaa, which dates back to ancient times, have collapsed 10 buildings in the Old City

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2022

Yemen FM says Iran-aligned Houthis not committed to key parts of U.N.-brokered truce

Yemen's internationally recognised government accused the Iran-aligned Houthi movement on Monday of not abiding by a key element in a U.N.-brokered truce to reopen roads to the besieged city of Taiz saying the group was "running away" from its commitments.

Reuters · Aug 8, 2022

UN Envoy to Yemen Urges Exchange of Detainee Lists

The UN envoy to Yemen, Hans Grundberg, called on Wednesday to expedite the exchange of the lists of prisoners and detainees to ensure their release under the agreement of last March. According to a statement issued by Grundberg's Office, the government and the Houthi militias agreed to establish a joint…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 4, 2022

Yemen’s warring parties agree to extend ceasefire by a further two months

The truce will bring some relief to a people exhausted by war and famine, but critics say the Houthis will use the peace to regroup

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2022

Saudi Arabia: Yemen Truce Aims to Reach Ceasefire, Kick off Political Process

Saudi Arabia welcomed on Wednesday the extension of the truce in Yemen for another two months. In a statement, the Foreign Ministry underscored the importance of reopening the humanitarian routes to Taiz that has been besieged by the Iran-backed Houthi militias for seven years. It hailed the efforts exerted by…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 3, 2022

Houthi Attacks, Mines Kill, Injure 700 Civilians During Truce

,rHouthi mines and attacks caused the death and injury of about 700 civilians during the four months of the UN-brokered truce in Yemen, according to international and local reports. This came amid fears that the number of victims would rise due to recent heavy rains that have carried hundreds of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 3, 2022

Biden: Yemen truce important but not enough in long term

A truce renewal agreed between Yemen's warring sides is not enough in the long run, U.S. President Joe Biden said on Tuesday amid international pressure for an extended and expanded deal that would build on the longest stretch of relative calm in over seven years.

Reuters · Aug 2, 2022

Explainer-With Yemen truce renewed, what are the prospects of peace?

Yemen's warring parties have agreed to extend a U.N.-brokered truce for another two months in a conflict that has killed tens of thousands of people and spawned a major humanitarian crisis.

Reuters · Aug 2, 2022

UN says Yemen’s warring sides agree to renew existing truce

The United Nations says Yemen’s warring parties have agreed to renew an existing truce for another two months after concerted international efforts

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022