The Latest Breaking News from Yemen

These three videos have nothing to do with the clashes in Sudan

Fighting between the army and paramilitary forces has wracked Sudan since April 15, resulting in civilian casualties due to bombings, gunfire, and other forms of deadly violence. In the midst of this crisis, various social media posts are claiming to document events in Sudan using videos as evidence. However, some…

France 24 · Apr 26, 2023

Yemeni detainees recount torture after release in prisoner swap

Prisoner swap earlier in April was one of the biggest of the war in Yemen so far, allowing detainees to finally be free.

Al Jazeera · Apr 26, 2023

The Guardian view on hopes for Yemen: a long road to peace

Editorial: After years of devastating conflict, the UN sees an opportunity to end the war. But the risks of deterioration remain

The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2023

KSrelief Distributes Tons of Food Aid in Syria, Lebanon, Yemen

King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has distributed 41,032 bags of flour in the Syrian governorates of Aleppo and Idlib, benefiting 246,192 people as part of the project to distribute Zakat al-Fitr in Syria for 2023. It also distributed 127 tons and 200 kg of food baskets in…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 23, 2023

UN Official: Yemenis Need Lasting Peace More than Ever

Torrential rains have affected over 100,000 people in Yemen in recent weeks, a UN official revealed, warning that the worst is yet to come. “But more than anything, Yemenis need lasting peace. Now is the time to deliver it,” said Ghada Eltahir Mudawi, Deputy Director, Operations and Advocacy Division, Office…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 22, 2023

France Urges Yemeni Parties to Engage in Good Faith in Political Talks

France has urged the Yemeni parties, particularly the Houthis, to engage in good faith in the negotiations led by the United Nations and Hans Grundberg, the UN Special Envoy to Yemen. It commended the Saudi and Omani efforts to reach a ceasefire and revive the political talks. The UN Special…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 22, 2023

Peak Selling Season of Saudi Shemagh

Experts in the manufacturing and import of the Saudi shemagh revealed that this traditional dress has reached the highest annual sales season, recording sales estimated at about 900 million riyals annually. They pointed to new consumer trends, especially among the younger generation, as a number of international brands have joined…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 21, 2023

‘Massacre of the Hungry’ in Sanaa Leaves More than 200 Dead, Wounded

Medical sources in Sanaa reported that more than 200 people were killed and wounded in what has come to be called the “massacre of the hungry”. The stampede tragedy occurred when hundreds of people in the poverty-hit country had gathered at a school in the capital Sanaa to receive cash…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 21, 2023

Muslims end Ramadan and begin Eid holiday amid war, reconciliation

Large parts of the Muslim world marked the end of the fasting month of Ramadan at sundown Thursday and ushered in the holiday of Eid al-Fitr, but the festivities were overshadowed by raging battles for control of Sudan and a deadly stampede in Yemen.

France 24 · Apr 20, 2023

‘Swarms of people’: Witnesses recall Yemen stampede tragedy

Locals blame merchants, authorities for the stampede, which left at least 78 people gathered to receive donations dead.

Al Jazeera · Apr 20, 2023