Hodeidah peace deal running out of time, says Yemeni Minister of Foreign Affairs The Houthis stall Hodeidah peace talks and look to rope coalition into costly civilian battle Naser Al Wasmi Yemeni Foreign Minister, Khaled Al Yemany says the Houthis are looking to ‘buy time’. Victor Besa / The National …
July, 2018
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10 July
Houthis recruited more than 23000 child fighters, Yemen diplomat tells UNSC
NY-SABA The Deputy Permanent Representative of Yemen to the United Nations Marwan Noaman said the Houthi rebel militia have recruited more than 23000 children to fight against the government since they waged the current war in 2015. The UN Security Council had convened in New York on Monday to debate …
May, 2018
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9 May
Yemen welcomes President Trump decision to withdtaw from Iran nuclear agreement
ADEB ـ SABA The Republic of Yemen welcomes and supports President Trump’s decision to end the United States participation in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with Iran. Yemen recognizes that the deal failed to protect the vital interests of not only the United Sates but also its partners …
October, 2017
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2 October
Yemen condemns tragic attack of Las Vegas
The Government of Yemen strongly condemns the mass shooting attack that took the lives of at least 50 people and wounded hundreds of others in, Las Vegas, USA, on Sunday, a statement from the government read. “We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the victims of …
May, 2017
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24 May
Yemen denounces Manchester terror attack
Yemen’s Foreign Ministry has condemned the assassination attempt against the UN Special Envoy to Yemen Esmail Ould Cheikh Ahmed. Elements of the Houthi-Saleh militias on Monday shot fire on the convoy of Ould Cheikh Ahmed close to Sana’a Airport. In a statement, which the Yemeni News Agency (Saba) obtained a …
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22 May
Yemen condemns assassination attempt against UN Envoy
Yemen’s Foreign Ministry has condemned the assassination attempt against the UN Special Envoy to Yemen Esmail Ould Cheikh Ahmed. Elements of the Houthi-Saleh militias on Monday shot fire on the convoy of Ould Cheikh Ahmed close to Sana’a Airport. In a statement, which the Yemeni News Agency (Saba) obtained a …
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21 May
Deputy PM, US official discuss Iranian interventions in Yemen
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Abdul-Malik al-Mikhlafi and US Secretary of State Stuart Jones the Iranian interventions in Yemen as well as the United States support to the legitimate government to restore the state and ensure security, stability, sovereignty and unity of Yemen. They also discussed mutual cooperation between …
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12 May
Yemen’s Presidency rejects so-called Southern Council
President Abdo Rabbu Mansour Hadi discussed with his advisors a number of national issues to define choices of Yemeni people and establishing the new Federal Yemen on bases of justice, equality and good governance agreed upon by Yemeni people in the National Dialogue Conference overthrew by Houthi-Saleh’s Alliance. The meeting …
April, 2017
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25 April
PM: Realizing peace will end humanitarian suffering in Yemen
Realizing peace will end humanitarian suffering in Yemen and open reconstruction, Prime Minister Ahmad Ubaid bin Daghr has said. “Acknowledging of the three references; the GCC Initiative, the National Dialogue Conference’s outcomes and UN resolutions, led by Resolution 2216 is the shortest and fastest way for peace in Yemen, and …
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25 April
President Receives Head of European Commission in Yemen
President Abdo Rabbu Mansour Hadi met Tuesday with President of European Commission Antonia Tajani and discussed with her issues of enhancing cooperation between Yemen and countries of the EU. He looked forward to an active role from European countries for supporting Yemeni people in humanitarian and development fields and alleviate …