Kim Jong Un supplying missiles to Yemen rebels
South Korea intelligence said scud missiles launched from Yemen into Saudi Arabia in June were of North Korean origin. The missiles identified in the attacks against Saudi Arabia were the same as the Scud-C, or Hwasong-6 missiles featured in past North Korea military parades, South Korean television network SBS reported. North Korea also has been […]
Saudi-led coalition invades Yemen with ground forces
The United Arab Emirates has deployed a brigade of ground troops, along with tanks and armored vehicles, to assist pro-government forces fighting in Yemen. Quoting senior Yemeni and U.S. military officials on Monday, The New York Times reports Emirati troops arriving in the country and taking part in an assault on its largest air base. […]
Yemen-UN ceasefire broken soon after being imposed
A new UN-brokered humanitarian ceasefire in Yemen has been broken shortly after coming into force. Residents say the Saudi-led coalition carried out air strikes in the capital Sanaa. Clashes have also been reported in the south-western city of Taiz. The UN had earlier urged all sides to observe the six-day truce which started at midnight […]
In Hard-To-Flee Yemen, Those Escaping Are Not Typical Refugees
The conflict in Yemen has escalated rapidly and it has become a difficult place to flee. The land route to Saudi Arabia is blocked by Houthi rebels. Some have tried to cross the Gulf of Aden to the east coast of Africa, but for that you need a boat. Those who have reached the tiny […]
Germany flies over 100 people from contested Yemen to Djibouti
As the crisis in Yemen continues to unfold, the German government has flown over 100 European nationals and their relatives safely to Djibouti. Violence in the country has killed hundreds in the past three weeks. The German government said it has flown more than German citizens, along with numerous citizens of other European Union countries […]
