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Yemen’s Houthis have delayed the release of approximately 100 government prisoners, citing technical reasons for the postponement of the previously announced event. The head of the Houthi Prisoner Affairs Committee, Abdul Qader Al-Murtada, initially declared the release as a unilateral humanitarian gesture. The Houthis, an Iran-aligned group controlling parts of Yemen, had previously exchanged prisoners in April 2023, swapping 250 Houthis for 70 government forces. The civil war in Yemen has led to the deaths of tens of thousands and rendered millions hungry. With the Houthis governing northern Yemen, the internationally recognized government is now represented by the Political Leadership…

In a tragic incident, two Yemeni demining workers lost their lives while attempting to disarm landmines laid by the Iran-backed Houthis in Saada province. The Yemeni Landmine Records revealed that the workers were trying to defuse two anti-tank mines stacked on top of each other when they exploded. The Houthis have been accused of deliberately targeting deminers by clustering landmines, using hidden explosives, and laying devices with motion detectors. Over the past decade, they have planted more than 1 million landmines and improvised explosive devices in Yemen, making it the most mined region since World War II. Recent civilian casualties…

President Sheikh Mohamed and other world leaders expressed their heartfelt condolences over the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, and other officials in north-west Iran. Sheikh Mohamed extended his deepest sympathies to Iran, praying for the departed souls to rest in peace and offering solidarity in this difficult time. Leaders from Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Syria, Iraq, and other countries also offered their condolences and support to Iran. Notable mentions include Iranian ally Hezbollah, who hailed Raisi as the “protector” of the resistance, while Houthi rebels in Yemen mourned the…

With the recent tragic helicopter crash resulting in the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and other officials, the implications are far-reaching across the Middle East. Iran’s strong influence in countries like Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Yemen, and the Palestinian territories has allowed the nation to project power and potentially deter attacks from adversaries like the United States and Israel. Last month, tensions reached a boiling point when Iran launched drones and missiles at Israel in retaliation for an airstrike on an Iranian Consulate in Syria. In response, Israel intercepted most of the projectiles and conducted its own strike on an…

This week, reports indicate that the Yemeni government is investigating the members of the AAE-1 submarine cable consortium for potential ties to the Houthi rebels. The consortium includes major telecommunications companies and TeleYemen, Yemen’s incumbent operator with Houthi rebel involvement. Controlled by Houthi rebels since 2014, TeleYemen is part of the AAE-1 consortium operating in Houthi-controlled territory. Due to concerns that consortium members may be indirectly funding terrorism, the Yemeni government has halted repair access to the damaged AAE-1 cable until the investigation is completed. The AAE-1 cable, spanning over 25,000km from Hong Kong to France, carries significant Europe–Asia data…

Yemeni authorities in Aden are cracking down on protests due to severe electricity outages caused by a fuel shortage for power stations. Demonstrators have blocked roads and set tires on fire as temperatures soar to 40 degrees Celsius. Security forces dispersed protests with violence, leading to clashes with protesters. The ongoing electricity crisis in Aden has led to 10-hour outages, with neighboring Abyan province facing up to 20-hour blackouts. The shortage of diesel fuel has crippled power stations, leaving residents in darkness. The government’s failure to pay fuel importers has worsened the situation, with a tanker refusing to unload without…

UK Increases Aid to Yemen Amid Humanitarian Crisis The Foreign Secretary, Lord Cameron, announced a significant increase in aid to Yemen, labeling the situation as “one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises”. The UK has pledged £140 million ($178 million) for the coming year to assist starving people in the country, with aid funding set to rise by 58% for 2024-2025. This aid will benefit approximately 864,000 people and support 500 health facilities with essential supplies. The commitment, delivered through organizations like the World Food Programme and Unicef, aims to help treat 700,000 malnourished children in Yemen. Yemen has been…

In a recent development on the Harib front south of Marib, fierce clashes occurred between ‘Giants’ brigades of the pro-government forces and Houthi fighters, resulting in casualties on both sides. Marib has become a focal point in the Yemeni conflict, especially since the Houthi offensive earlier this year to control the energy-rich province. Marib city, under government control, holds immense political, military, and economic importance, housing key facilities including defense ministry headquarters, oil fields, power plant, and more. The recent confrontations involved heavy weaponry, leading to the deaths of four government forces members and six Houthi fighters, with several others…

The Yemeni government delays repairs on damaged internet cable amid ties to Houthi militia In a move that highlights the complex political landscape of Yemen, the government is currently delaying repairs on a crucial internet cable in the Red Sea while conducting a criminal investigation into the cable owners’ alleged connections to the Iran-backed Houthi militia. The damaged AAE-1 cable, part of a 25,000-kilometer system linking Europe to Southeast Asia, is owned by a consortium of operators that includes TeleYemen, the country’s only international carrier. The Houthis, considered a terrorist organization by the US and its allies, control much of…

Yemeni Journalists’ Syndicate (YJS) Secretary General Mohammed Shubaita was shot in a heinous attack while travelling in a vehicle in Sana’a. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) condemns the attack and wishes a speedy recovery to Shubaita, urging authorities to conduct a thorough investigation. An armed individual stopped the car Shubaita was in with his relatives near the Ministry of Information and opened fire, resulting in the death of his cousin and injuries to Shubaita and another relative. Shubaita received multiple gunshot wounds and is currently being treated in a hospital. The YJS is monitoring the situation closely and will…