79 killed in stampede during distribution of funds in Sana’a, Yemen
79 people were crushed to death during a stampede during the distribution of a charity fund in Sana’a, the capital of Yemen. According to foreign media reports, the tragic incident…
Yemen at ‘critical juncture’ in bid to end eight-year war: UN Special Envoy
“One year on since the parties agreed to a truce under UN auspices, Yemen is again at a critical juncture,” he said, speaking via videoconference. “I believe we have not…
Yemen: UN envoy welcomes mass prisoner release, urges push for political solution to war
“Nearly 900 conflict-related detainees are being released by the parties in Yemen starting today, Friday, and over the course of three days,” the Office of the Special Envoy of the…
Direct negotiations between Saudi and Houthi militias in Yemen
Direct negotiations between Saudi Arabia and the Yemeni Houthi militia began in Yemen. The ambassador of Saudi Arabia in Yemen, Muhammad Al-Jaber, said in a statement issued in this regard…
Yemen: UN says Saudi-Houthi talks in Sana’a ‘a welcome step’
Stéphane Dujarric was responding to questions from correspondents at the regular noon briefing in New York, after news reports that progress had been made towards a permanent ceasefire, to end…
Saudi delegation reached Yemen for talks with Houthi rebels
The Saudi delegation arrived in Yemen to discuss new possibilities for a ceasefire with the Houthi rebels. According to the information received from Sana’a, the Saudi delegation is in Yemen’s…
Omani delegation reached Yemen for peace talks
File photo Oman’s delegation reached Yemen to negotiate a ceasefire and peace with the Houthis. After the restoration of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran, significant progress has also…
UNICEF alert to save millions from desperate hunger in Yemen
Eight brutal years of conflict have left around 11 million children in need of humanitarian assistance and many of their families facing serious malnourishment. “The lives of millions of vulnerable…
Yemen: Fresh negotiations conclude with release of 887 prisoners
“For hundreds of Yemeni families, today is a good day,” Special Envoy Hans Grundberg told reporters at a press conference in Switzerland. “Today, hundreds of Yemeni families can look forward…
Diplomacy in Yemen reaches new pitch following year of relative calm, Security Council hears
“The truce can only be a stepping stone,” said Hans Grundberg, the UN’s Special Envoy for Yemen. Reiterating that short-term solutions and piecemeal approaches can only bring partial relief, he…