Cholera epidemic in Yemen
US move to designate Houthis in Yemen as terrorist organization raises concern

The Houthis control a majority of Yemen, including the capital Sanaa. Their designation as a terrorist organization will make it difficult for international agencies to engage with the group which could harm millions

Houthis release prisoners Yemen Houthis release over 2,000 prisoners to prevent COVID-19 spread

The announcement comes amidst news of the first case of COVID-19 being confirmed in Yemen, a country ravaged by more than five years of war and internal violence

Protest Arms-laden Saudi ship sparks protests in Europe

The ship is making its way across the continent, allegedly carrying weapons to be used in the civil war in Yemen.

Bahri Yanbu protests Protests break out in Europe against arms-laden Saudi ship Bahri Yanbu

Protests took place in Belgium and France as the Bahri Yanbu made its way across the continent carrying arms, allegedly for use in the conflict in Yemen. Dockworkers are likely to protest in Genoa where the ship is heading

Saudi airstrike kills 100 prisoners in Yemen Saudi airstrike kills 100 prisoners in Yemen

The attack took place on September 1 and is the latest in a series of attacks that have destroyed infrastructure and killed hundreds of non-combatants

Yemen Houthi forces withdraw from vicinity of three ports in accordance with ceasefire deal

The Houthis are handing over control of the ports of Hodeidah, Saleef and Ras Isa to the Yemeni coastguard. An agreement to this effect was signed in Stockholm in December

Organizations from across the world call for solidarity with people of Yemen

Over 50 organizations expressed grave concern over the acute humanitarian crisis affecting Yemen. 14 million people or more are at risk of famine, and 22 million are in constant need of humanitarian aid

Saudi-led coalition demands Houthis abide by ceasefire in Hodeidah to avoid ‘invasion’

Saudi Arabia, the UAE and the government of Abd Rabbo Mansour Hadi approached the UN with a list of what they claimed were ceasefire violations. However, there was no mention of similar Houthi allegations against the coalition

UN-negotiated truce takes effect in Yemen

Houthi forces have begun to withdraw from the port city of Hodeidah, UN sources confirmed. Forces of the Saudi-led coalition are also supposed to withdraw from parts the city they captured.

Will the world take note of the Saudi-led war on Yemen’s people?

The death of a 7-year-old girl, Amal Hussain, of starvation in Yemen has once again led to renewed focus on the invasion and blockade by the Saudi Arabia-led alliance that has caused one of the largest humanitarian disasters in recent times