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Yemen Stampede during Charity Distribution Kills 85

More than 80 people were killed and hundreds injured in a crush at a charity distribution event in war-torn Yemen on Thursday, Houthi officials said after one of the deadliest stampedes in a decade. The latest tragedy to strike the Arabian Peninsula's poorest country came days ahead of Eid al-Fitr,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 20, 2023

Yemen stampede: More than 80 people killed in horror crush after gunfire terrifies crowd

The tragedy was Yemen's deadliest in years that was not related to the country's long-running war, and came ahead of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan later this week

Daily Mirror · Apr 20, 2023

Stampede in Yemen at Ramadan charity event kills at least 78

The tragedy was Yemen's deadliest in years that was not related to the country's long-running war, and came ahead of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr, which later this week marks the end of Ramadan.

WEKU · Apr 20, 2023

Yemen stampede: At least 78 killed in surge for Ramadan donations

At least 78 people were killed in a stampede in the Yemeni capital Sanaa as residents gathered at a school to receive cash donations distributed by merchants during Ramadan, witnesses and the Houthi administration said on Thursday.

Reuters · Apr 20, 2023

Dozens killed in stampede in Yemeni capital, says official

People stampeded at an event to distribute financial aid in Yemen’s capital late Wednesday, and at least 78 people were killed and dozens more suffered injuries, a Houthi official said.

France 24 · Apr 19, 2023

Peace may finally be returning to Yemen, but can a fractured nation be put back together?

Last month, China brokered a rapprochement between Saudi Arabia and Iran, a landmark deal that restored full diplomatic ties between the two bitter rivals.

The Conversation · Apr 19, 2023

Cholera cases are on the rise – and Europe shouldn't be complacent about the risk

Cholera, an infection that causes severe diarrhoea and can be deadly, is once more spreading in several low-income countries. In its latest update on the disease, the World Health Organization (WHO) noted that the global situation has further deteriorated in recent months.

The Conversation · Apr 19, 2023

A new order in the Middle East? The ripple effects of Saudi-Iran rapprochement

In Yemen, more than 900 prisoners were released this past week as momentum builds to end the nine-year conflict there. This is linked to the fact that the leadership in Saudi Arabia and Iran are talking to each other again. The two powers broke off relations seven years ago, impacting…

France 24 · Apr 19, 2023

Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council Welcomes Saudi Peace Efforts

The Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council welcomed on Tuesday the efforts led by Saudi Arabia between Yemeni parties to achieve peace in their country. In a statement, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said the Kingdom’s liaison team, headed by Ambassador to Yemen Mohammed Al-Jaber, met with Chairman of the PLC Dr. Rashad…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 19, 2023

Grundberg Sees ‘Rare Opportunity’ for Ceasefire, Peace in Yemen

Hans Grundberg, the UN special envoy to Yemen, described the current opportunity for peace between Yemenis as “delicate and rare,” pledging to intensify efforts to achieve a permanent ceasefire and revive the political process. Grundberg praised the “constructive dialogue” recently held by Saudi officials in Sanaa and their “productive discussions”…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 18, 2023