World Jul 24 Flash flooding leaves at least 9 dead in Yemen including several children By Associated Press
World May 04 Watch 9:01 Stalked by death: How rising food insecurity is killing war-torn Yemen’s children Nearly seven years of war in Yemen have produced the world's most dire humanitarian catastrophe. Millions are starving and have little in the way of medical care. Special correspondent Jane Ferguson has spent years traveling in and out of the…
World May 03 Watch 10:08 On the ground with Yemeni soldiers battling Iran-allied rebels Three months ago, President Biden ended American military involvement in the war in Yemen and reversed President Trump's decision to designate the Houthis a terrorist organization. But soon after, as special correspondent Jane Ferguson reports, the Houthis launched an offensive… By Jane Ferguson
World Apr 08 Saudi officials announce Yemen cease-fire amid pandemic Officials said the cease-fire will be for two weeks, during which the coalition supporting Yemen's internationally recognized government will support U.N. efforts to bring the rival parties to the table for peace talks. By Ahmed Al-Haj, Maggie Michael, Associated Press
World Feb 16 UN: Warring parties in Yemen agree on major prisoner trade Yemen’s warring sides have agreed to implement a long-delayed and major prisoner swap, the United Nations said on Sunday, in a sign that talks to end the disastrous war between the country's internationally recognized government and its Houthi rebels could… By Samy Magdy, Associated Press
Jan 03 How Iran has created a network of powerful allies in the Middle East By Joseph Krauss, Associated Press If Iran decides to retalitate for the killing of its top general, it can call upon heavily armed allies across the Middle East that are within easy striking distance of U.S. forces and American allies. Continue reading
Aug 28 UN accuses all factions in Yemen conflict of war crimes By Larisa Epatko The U.N. report says further investigation of violations and abuses -- including civilian deaths, torture of detainees and rape -- is required. Continue reading
Dec 08 Facing war and hunger, momentum for women’s rights slows in Yemen By Larisa Epatko In Yemen, where forces loyal to the government are clashing with Houthi rebels, millions are going hungry. Because food is so scarce, aid groups are finding they have to focus on life-saving measures and set women’s empowerment efforts aside –… Continue reading
Apr 21 Watch 4:14 Why Saudi Arabia rolled back its Yemen military action By PBS NewsHour Saudi Arabia announced an end to a month-long air campaign against Shiite rebels in Yemen, saying they will focus on political efforts and use military action if needed. The White House has sent over an aircraft carrier to beef up… Continue watching
Feb 06 Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim takeover of country By Larisa Epatko In a televised announcement Friday from Yemen’s capital Sanaa, the powerful Houthi Shiite rebel group claimed to have dissolved parliament and taken over the country. Continue reading