The Latest Breaking News from Yemen

UN Envoy Warns of Danger of Houthi Attacks on UAE, Saudi Arabia

UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg revealed on Tuesday his plans for developing a framework for moving towards an inclusive political settlement to the conflict, including the establishment of a multi-track process. Through this process, the warring sides’ interests can be addressed within the context of a broader Yemeni…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 16, 2022

Yemen aid cuts to deepen as funds dry up, U.N. warns

Yemenis face more cuts in humanitarian aid in coming months because of funding shortages that could reduce food rations in a country where millions face starvation, the United Nations aid chief warned, as the war sees its biggest escalation in years.

Reuters · Feb 16, 2022

UN Says Agreement in Principle on Yemen Tanker Oil Transfer

An agreement has been reached in principle on a UN-coordinated proposal that would transfer more than 1 million barrels of crude oil from a tanker that has been moored off the coast of war-torn Yemen since the 1980s to another ship, the UN humanitarian chief said Tuesday. Martin Griffiths told…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 16, 2022

Five UN staff abducted in southern Yemen while returning after field mission

‘United Nations is in close contact with the authorities to secure their release’

The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2022

Armed men kidnap five UN staff in southern Yemen

UN official says the organisation is working on releasing the staff, who were abducted on Friday in Abyan governorate.

Al Jazeera · Feb 13, 2022

Houthis Suppress Artists, Maintain Hate Culture

Houthis do not allow any concerts, theater, and television series to be aired in areas under their control. Instead, they use billions of Yemeni riyals to recruit children and pay monthly salaries to the poor if they agree to join the battlefronts, a Yemeni actor said. The actor, who preferred…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 13, 2022

Five U.N. staff abducted in southern Yemen

Five United Nations staff have been abducted in southern Yemen while returning to Aden after a field mission, the United Nations said on Saturday.

Reuters · Feb 12, 2022

U.S. F-22 fighter jets arrive in UAE following Houthi attacks

U.S. F-22 fighter jets arrived at an air base in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday following a spate of unprecedented attacks in Abu Dhabi by Houthi fighters in Yemen, the U.S. Air force said on Saturday.

Reuters · Feb 12, 2022

US Condemns Terrorist Attack on Abha, Vows to Hold Houthis to Account

The United States condemned on Thursday the terrorist attack carried out by the Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen against Saudi Arabia's Abha International Airport. US national security advisor Jake Sullivan said in a statement: "The Houthis have claimed responsibility for this attack, and we will work with our Saudi and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 11, 2022

US to help UAE replenish missile defence interceptors: General

US will do ‘do everything’ it can to help UAE defend itself against Houthi attacks, head of US Central Command says.

Al Jazeera · Feb 10, 2022