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Tag: Saudi Arabia
Swine Flu Now Spreading In Yemen As Health System Crumbles Under Saudi Attack
Flu cases that could otherwise be treated are leaving patients in critical condition and facing death. Yemen’s health officials estimate that 80 percent of those with H1N1 risk death owing to the lack of medication available and Yemen’s devastated health infrastructure. SANA’A, YEMEN — Twenty-eight-year-old Mohammed Nasher al-Rajwai is the typical face of the emerging swine Read More…
Yemen’s Houthis Refute Pompeo’s Accusations Of Hodeida Truce Violations
The Houthis boycotted a meeting chaired by the head of a UN-led ceasefire monitoring team in Hodeida, accusing the head of the team of pursuing a Saudi coalition agenda. HODEIDA, YEMEN — Mohammed Ali al-Houthi, the head of Yemen’s Supreme Revolutionary Committee, said that the Houthis’ withdrawal from Hodeida refuted recent allegation made by U.S. Secretary Read More…
US Approves Missile Defense Upgrades For Saudi Arabia Despite Khashoggi Outrage
Anger at the Saudi government’s murder of Jamal Khashoggi had many in the US Congress saying that they intend to limit arms sales to the kingdom. The Trump Administration appears to be ignoring that, however, and continuing with Saudi arms deals. The State Department has notified Congress that Saudi Arabia will be receiving major upgrades Read More…
Yemen’s 2018: Over 52 Thousand Attacks Total, 50 Airstrikes Per Day On Average
Yemen suffered over 52 thousand attacks including airstrikes, naval bombardment, and artillery operations from the Saudi-led coalition in 2018. According to the Yemeni Army spokesman, this figure includes an average of 50 airstrikes per day. Speaking at a press conference to mark the new year, Yemeni Army spokesman and brigadier-general Yahya Saree broke down the various attacks Read More…
UN Arrives In Hodeida To Monitor Fragile Truce Amid Repeated Saudi Violations
According to information provided by a local source to MintPress News, Saudi ceasefire violations included 100 missile attacks and 300 cases of artillery fire and shelling over the weekend, as well as attempts to breach Hodeida from two sides. HODEIDA, YEMEN — Dutch Major General Patrick Cammaert chaired a joint UN committee in Hodeida, Yemen on Read More…






