Yemen

Country on the Arabian Peninsula

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Yemen, officially the Republic of Yemen, is a country at the southern end of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia. It is the second-largest Arab sovereign state in the peninsula, occupying 527,970 square kilometres. The coastline stretches for about 2,000 kilometres. Yemen's constitutionally stated capital is the city of Sanaa, but the city has been under Houthi rebel control since February 2015 as well as Aden, which is also controlled by the Southern Transitional Council since 2018. Its executive administration resides in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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How the war in Yemen 'devastated an entire generation' Skye Fitzgerald discusses the dire humanitarian crisis in Yemen, as shown in his Oscar-nominated film “Hunger Ward,” alongside correspondent Nima Elbagir. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 17:15Published 55 minutes ago

Inflation strains Yemeni families as Ramadan nears Clinging to tradition - How Yemenis are preparing for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan despite war and a pandemic. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 01:42Published 1 week ago

Yemen gravediggers, bulldozer join forces against Covid-19 Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:38Published 1 week ago

Amnesty human rights report: situation 'desperate' in Yemen, Syria Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 06:28Published 2 weeks ago

Yemen gravediggers, bulldozer struggle against Covid Between the mountain ranges of Taez, dozens of fresh graves are being hastily dug in Yemen's third city to deal with a spike in deaths from Covid-linked complications. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 2 weeks ago

Saudi FM: Yemen Hodeidah blockade doesn't exist Saudi Arabia’s FM joined Becky Anderson for a wide-ranging and extended interview. They discussed relations with the US, the war in Yemen, the return to the JCPOA, and normalization with Israel. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 09:34Published 2 weeks ago

Yemen's Houthis step up attacks on Saudi Arabia As President Biden withdraws military support for the Saudi coalition in Yemen, Houthi rebels are stepping up attacks on Saudi Arabia. Nic Robertson reports. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 04:23Published 2 weeks ago

Miliband: Yemeni people have been forgotten David Miliband, CEO of the International Rescue Committee and former British Foreign Secretary, speaks to Becky Anderson about the catastrophic situation in Yemen and how cuts in aid have pushed.. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 06:37Published 3 weeks ago

The inspiring women providing solar power to war-torn Yemen Electricity is almost non-existent in parts of the country after 6 years of war, but these women want to change that. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:00Published 3 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia announces ceasefire deal in Yemen, Houthis rebuff it Houthis dismiss proposal as ‘nothing new’, say Riyadh ‘must declare an end to the aggression and lift the blockade completely’. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:36Published on March 23, 2021

Saudi Arabia proposes ceasefire plan to Yemen’s Houthi rebels If Houthis agree, proposal will allow for the reopening of Sanaa airport and resumption of political talks to end war, foreign minister says. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 03:14Published on March 22, 2021

Yemen: UN calls for probe into blaze that killed migrants in Sanaa Al Jazeera hear harrowing stories of survivors who managed to escape a fire at a detention centre-- which killed at least sixty people in Yemen. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:03Published on March 17, 2021

President of Yemeni STC: Co-existence with Houthis not acceptable Aidarus al-Zoubaidi, President of the Yemeni Southern Transitional Council, speaks to Becky Anderson about the situation in Yemen, the impact of the U.S. withdrawing support for the war and whether he.. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 09:08Published on March 15, 2021

US Yemen envoy urges response on ceasefire plan with Houthis The Houthis are pushing towards the gas-rich region of Marib, the government’s last stronghold in northern Yemen. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:28Published on March 13, 2021

US-backed Saudi blockade causing deadly shortages in Yemen A heartbreaking CNN investigation shows how dire the situation is on the ground in Yemen, finding its been more than two months since the US-backed Saudi blockade has allowed tankers packed with the.. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 10:48Published on March 11, 2021

A CNN investigation finds the U.S.-backed Saudi blockade is leading to deadly fuel & food shortages in Yemen, where hospitals ar CNN’s Nima Elbagir reports. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 10:54Published on March 10, 2021

US says Yemen's Houthis have to stop attacking and start negotiating Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:41Published on March 9, 2021

Houthis fire missiles, drones at Saudi oil facilities Yemen’s Houthi rebels fire ballistic missiles and drones at oil facilities and military sites in Saudi Arabia. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 04:19Published on March 8, 2021

Yemen's Houthis attack Saudi oil heartland Yemen's Houthi forces fired drones and missiles at the heart of Saudi Arabia's oil industry on Sunday, including a Saudi Aramco facility at Ras Tanura vital to petroleum exports. Flora Bradley-Watson.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:54Published on March 8, 2021

Egeland: Yemen's aid shortfall is going to be measured in children's lives lost Jan Egeland, Secretary-General of the Norwegian Refugee Council, speaks to Becky Anderson about the lack of international support for Yemen’s humanitarian crisis and what this will mean for the.. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 10:25Published on March 3, 2021

Boris Johnson claims aid cuts are in line with the priorities of Britons Boris Johnson criticised Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer for using his six questions at Prime Minister’s Questions to focus on the humanitarian disaster in Yemen and the UK Government’s decision to.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:25Published on March 3, 2021

Johnson 'proud' of UK's support for Yemen Boris Johnson said the British people can be “hugely proud” of the country’s support for Yemen.Mr Johnson replied that the UK Government “continue scrupulously to follow the humanitarian.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:16Published on March 3, 2021

UN warns of 'death sentence' for Yemen as donor pledges fall short Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:51Published on March 2, 2021

UN warns of Yemen ‘death sentence’ as donor pledges fall short UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres ‘disappointed’ after only $1.7bn pledged at donor conference to fund urgently needed humanitarian programmes. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:00Published on March 2, 2021

She lost everything after winning the visa lottery. Now she wants another chance Belqees Al-Doais, a young mother from Yemen, won the 2017 US diversity visa lottery. Then, Trump’s travel ban dashed her dreams of moving to America. Now, she wants a second chance. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 05:02Published on March 1, 2021

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Anger over reports UK to cut Yemen aid with masses of children on 'brink of famine' The UK government is being condemned for reports it is about to cut aid to Yemen by millions of pounds. Sky News - Published on March 1, 2021
Biden to withdraw US support for Saudi-led coalition in Yemen The US is withdrawing operational support from Saudi Arabia's forces in Yemen, which President Joe Biden hopes will help bring an end to one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. Sky News - Published on February 4, 2021
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Saudi proposes framework to end standoff between allies in southern Yemen: sources Saudi Arabia has proposed a framework to end the latest standoff in southern Yemen between nominal allies under a Saudi-led coalition, three sources said, as violence escalates with the Iran-aligned.. Reuters - Published on June 18, 2020
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