The Latest Breaking News from Yemen

Optimism Prevails on Reaching Intra-Yemeni Roadmap to End Conflict

Yemenis, along with international and UN circles, are eagerly awaiting the latest developments in the Yemeni crisis file as a Saudi-Omani delegation arrives in Sanaa to meet with Houthi group leaders. With optimism prevailing on reaching a Yemeni roadmap to end the conflict under UN sponsorship, sources say the anticipated…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 11, 2023

Tehran Shows Openness to 'Permanent Peace' in Yemen, Ending Crisis in Lebanon

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said that Tehran and Riyadh have taken preliminary steps to exchange ambassadors in the context of the agreement to resume diplomatic relations. He also expressed his country’s openness to the possibility of reaching a lasting peace in Yemen, as well as its willingness to…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 11, 2023

Al-Jaber Visits Sanaa to Discuss Reaching Comprehensive Political Solution in Yemen

Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Yemen Mohammed Al-Jaber said on Monday his visit to Sanaa aims to stabilize the truce and ceasefire, support the prisoner exchange process, and explore dialogue prospects between the Yemeni components to reach a sustainable and comprehensive political solution. “Continuing the Kingdom’s efforts to end the Yemeni…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 11, 2023

Saudi, Omani envoys hold peace talks with Houthi leaders in Yemen

The visit displays progress in the Oman-mediated dialogue between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthi rebels.

Al Jazeera · Apr 9, 2023

Zubaidi to Asharq Al-Awsat: PLC is United in Achieving Yemeni People’s Objectives

Deputy head of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council Aidarous al-Zubaidi has stressed the unity of the PLC, saying the Council works in harmony to meet the aspirations of the Yemeni people. In remarks to Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper on Sunday, on the first anniversary of the PLC’s establishment, al-Zubaidi said that the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 9, 2023

Yemeni chief’s pardoning of his son’s killer hailed as act of 'mercy'

On February 20th, 2023, a convicted murderer was granted clemency just moments before he was scheduled to be executed in Yemen's central Marib region. The news of the pardon has since been spreading rapidly across social media, providing a glimmer of hope in a country that has been ravaged by…

France 24 · Apr 9, 2023

Saudi officials visit Yemen’s capital for talks with rebels

Saudi officials are in Yemen’s capital for talks with the Iran-backed Houthi rebels, part of international efforts to find a negotiated settlement to Yemen’s nine-year conflict

The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2023

Houthis Accused of Looting Humanitarian Aid in Sanaa, Mahwit

Yemeni sources accused the Houthi militia of seizing humanitarian aid intended for the displaced and the most vulnerable groups in Sanaa and al-Mahwit, and selling it in the markets. The sources pointed out that Houthi leaders prevented hundreds of poor and displaced Yemeni families from obtaining their food aid. The…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 9, 2023

Saudi Arabia frees 13 Houthis as Oman tries to broker new truce

Saudi Arabia, Houthis exchange prisoners as Omani officials arrive in Sanaa for talks to end Yemen’s years-long war.

Al Jazeera · Apr 9, 2023

Houthi official says Saudi Arabia freed 13 detainees ahead of wider Yemen prisoner swap

An official of Yemen's Houthi movement said on Saturday the group had received 13 detainees released by Saudi Arabia in exchange for a Saudi detainee freed earlier, ahead of a wider prisoners exchange agreed by the warring sides.

Reuters · Apr 8, 2023