The global links of the recent escalation in the Yemen conflict
The failure of the UN to play its primary role of a peacemaker in Yemen affects its humanitarian interventions and provides opportunities for the global war industry to make profits out of human misery
Lawyers urge ICC to probe Saudi-led coalition’s war crimes in Yemen & other stories
Today we look at the latest efforts to prosecute war crimes committed in Yemen at the ICC, the withdrawal of all US troops from Afghanistan & more
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
War crimes are being committed in Yemen, says report
A group of eminent experts has demanded that the UN security council refer the situation in Yemen to the International Criminal Court and expand the list of persons sanctioned
UK to resume arms sales to Saudi Arabia despite concerns on Yemen
The UK has supplied Saudi Arabia with at least 5.3 million British pounds worth of arms and ammunition since March 2015, when the Saudi-led coalition decided to militarily intervene in Yemen
Saudi airstrikes in Yemen kill 31 civilians, including women and children
UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Yemen called the attack, by Saudi Arabia, as shocking and unjustified
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.
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
Nine soldiers of Abd Rabbuh Mansour Hadi’s army killed in Saudi airstrike in Yemen
The airstrike took place in in Jafra in the Marib province. As per reports, 10 more soldiers have been seriously injured in the attack
If fighting continues, Yemen to be world’s poorest country by 2022: UN
A UN report says that if the conflict continues, 79% of Yemen’s population will be below the poverty line by 2022, with 65% classified as extremely poor
10 Ways that the Climate Crisis and Militarism are Intertwined
War and militarism are destroying the planet. But if we de-fund the Pentagon, we can save it.
Attacks on Aramco oil facilities: Saudi Arabia has a lot to fear
Newsclick’s Prabir Purkayastha talks about the latest attacks on oil processing facilities in Saudi Arabia for which the Houthis have taken responsibility.






