Yemen

Al-Qaeda in Yemen announced yesterday that it had executed 11 individuals it had previously abducted, including journalist Mohammed Al-Maqri, who was kidnapped from his home in Hadhramaut Governorate in mid-October 2015 during the group’s control of the city, media outlets…

The Houthi group reported that US and UK forces carried out two airstrikes in the Bahis area of the Midi district in Yemen’s Hajjah province, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The announcement was made by the pro-Houthi TV channel, Al-Masirah, which…

The UN has issued a grave warning regarding the worsening humanitarian crisis in Yemen, exacerbated by recent Israeli airstrikes, Arab News reported. Julien Harneis, the UN’s humanitarian coordinator for Yemen, stated on Saturday that if attacks on critical infrastructure, such…

Climate change in Yemen has caused devastating effects on archaeological landmarks and historic buildings, some of which date back hundreds of years. These impacts are primarily due to unprecedented heavy rains, flash floods, rising temperatures, and droughts. In recent years,…

The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Yemen continues to weigh heavily on the lives of millions, with deteriorating living conditions exacerbating the impact of the prolonged conflict. Women and girls, in particular, face severe challenges, including food insecurity, climate-related crises, and…

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reported that the war in Yemen has caused damage to 2,426 schools, with some completely destroyed. In a statement issued on Sunday, UNICEF highlighted the profound impact of the conflict and the collapse of…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recorded 280 measles-related deaths in Yemen since the start of 2024, alongside 33,000 suspected cases. The country is also battling outbreaks of preventable diseases like polio, cholera, diphtheria, and dengue fever, compounded by severe…

On World Children’s Day, 22 human rights organizations called for urgent measures to shield Yemeni children from violence, forced recruitment, and severe violations caused by a decade of war. The organizations highlighted grave abuses, including killings, forced conscription, and denial…

Yemeni health authorities have reported 48 deaths and approximately 8,000 cholera cases in Taiz Governorate since the start of 2024, raising alarms over the worsening health crisis and the urgent need for international intervention. Taysir Al-Sama’i, the media and education…

On the occasion of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, 45 human rights organizations issued a joint statement calling for accountability for those involved in crimes against journalists in Yemen. The organizations expressed deep concern over…