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Houthi Violations Escalate Amid Yemeni Army's Commitment to UN Truce

Houthi militias have continued their escalation on various fronts deploying all kinds of weapons, including drones, artillery, and snipers, while Yemeni army leaders confirmed their commitment to the UN humanitarian truce in its second month, according to field reports. Militia violations have exceeded 3,000 since the truce took effect on…

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French Court to Investigate Deadly 2009 Yemenia Airways Crash

A French court will open hearings Monday in the case of the 2009 crash of a Yemenia Airways flight that killed 152 people but miraculously left a 12-year-old girl alive. The Yemeni national airline, whose representatives will not be in the dock, faces a maximum fine of 225,000 euros ($240,000)…

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Paris trial to open for 2009 plane crash that left 152 dead and 1 alive

The flag carrier airline from Yemen is being tried in Paris over the injuries of a then-12-year-old girl and the deaths of 65 French citizens.

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Paris trial for 2009 plane crash that left 152 dead, 1 alive

The lone survivor of a 2009 plane crash that killed 152 other people is expected to attend the trial of Yemen’s main airline

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Saudi MASAM Clears Nearly 1,000 Mines Planted by Houthis in Yemen

The Saudi Project for Landmines Clearance in Yemen (MASAM) announced on Sunday that it cleared nearly 1,000 mines planted by the Houthi militia in Yemen this month. “A total of 998 mines” planted by the Houthis across Yemen, “including 677 anti-tanks and 321 unexploded ordnance” were dismantled during the first…

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77% of the Displaced in Yemen Are Women, Children

An estimated 77 percent of the 4.3 million people displaced in Yemen are women and children, according to factsheets released by UNDP. Marib hosts over 60 percent of all Yemeni refugees and asylum-seekers who escaped the hell of Houthi militias that turned the country to one of the world’s largest…

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UN leads £65m plan to stop huge oil spill off Yemen during first ceasefire in six years

Decrepit tanker at risk of disaster worse than Exxon Valdez in 1989

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Yemen officials: 2 commanders killed in clash with militants

Yemeni officials say clashes ensued at a militia facility in southern Yemen following the arrest of a group of suspected al-Qaida militants, At least a dozen people were killed, including two force commanders

The Independent UK

OIC Welcomes Release of 163 Houthis as Part of Saudi Humanitarian Initiative

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation welcomed on Saturday the release of 163 prisoners from the Iran-backed Houthi militias as part of a Saudi humanitarian initiative. It hailed the move and the previous ones that should help resolve the prisoner file in Yemen and support peace efforts in the country. It…

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Saudi Arabia Releases 163 Houthi Prisoners

The Saudi-led Arab coalition announced on Friday the release of 163 prisoners from the Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen as part of a Saudi humanitarian initiative. The coalition said the initiative stems from a humanitarian need to resolve the prisoner file and support peace efforts. It hailed the efforts of…

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Saudi-led coalition transfers scores of freed prisoners to Yemen

The Saudi-led coalition engaged in Yemen said on Friday it transported more than 100 freed prisoners to Yemen in coordination with the International Committee of the Red Cross in a humanitarian initiative to support a U.N.-brokered truce.

Reuters

Yemen Calls for Stopping Militia Violations, US Urges Adherence to Ceasefire

The Yemeni government stressed the importance of taking action to deter the Houthi ongoing violations of the UN-sponsored truce. A government source called on the United Nations and its special envoy to Yemen, Hans Grundberg, to take severe and real action to deter the Houthis' continuous and escalating violations of…

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All efforts on to secure nurse’s release, says Jaishankar

Nimishapriya sentenced to death in Yemen on murder charge

The Hindu

Yemen: New presidential council aims to show it represents change

With a truce largely holding, the council has been able to present itself as working towards a diplomatic solution.

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Houthi Attacks in Taiz Undermine Yemen Truce

The Iran-backed Houthi militias carried out on Wednesday attacks in the Taiz province in a move that undermines the two-month nationwide truce. The Houthis shelled Taiz neighborhoods and launched attacks using armed drones, drawing government condemnation and warnings that the UN-sponsored truce was at risk. Witnesses said a drone attack…

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Yemeni PLC Stresses Implementing Economic, Security Priorities

President of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) Rashad Al-Alimi, on the first day of Eid al-Fitr holiday, stressed the need to address pressing economic and security priorities. Al-Alimi pointed out that joint committees have been formed with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to implement pledges made…

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Saudis feel 'let down' by U.S. over Houthi security threats, says senior royal

Saudi Arabia feels "let down" by the United States in tackling security threats to the kingdom and wider region by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement, a senior member of the Saudi royal family and former intelligence chief said.

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Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, Head of Yemen's Presidential Council Discuss Bilateral Ties

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks in Abu Dhabi on Saturday with Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Dr.

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Saudi Arabia Declares Monday First Day of Eid Al-Fitr

Saudi Arabia, Arab and Gulf countries declared Monday as the first day of Eid al-Fitr, the holiday that marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. The Saudi Supreme Court congratulated Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, all citizens,…

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Mum using life-changing experience to fund hospital

Amirah Scarisbrick encouraged non-Muslims to fast in solidarity this Ramadan

The Hindu

Maharashtra sailor freed by Yemeni rebels reaches home, says he ‘went through hell’

The sailors were held captive for four months by the Houthi rebels who hijacked the ship on January 2

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Arab Coalition to Release 163 Houthis Who Had Taken Part in Hostilities Against Saudi Arabia

The Saudi-led Arab coalition announced on Thursday that the Joint Forces Command will release 163 Houthi detainees who had taken part in hostilities against the Kingdom, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The move is a humanitarian initiative in extension of previous ones. It also supports all the efforts aimed at…

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Saudi-led coalition says it will release 163 Houthi prisoners

The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen said on Thursday it would release 163 prisoners from Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi group who fought against the kingdom, as part of a humanitarian initiative, Saudi Arabia's state news agency (SPA) reported.

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King Salman Meets with Chairman of Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council and his Deputies

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, met on Thursday at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah, Chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council Dr.

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Sailor freed by Yemeni rebels reaches home

Dipash was under Houthi militants’ captivity for four months

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