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‘Cash ties’ with Saudis why BN sent troops to join Yemen war, says Chandra

‘Cash ties’ with Saudis why BN sent troops to join Yemen war, says Chandra

Prominent social critic Chandra Muzaffar today claimed the previous government deployed Malaysian troops to assist in the Yemen war because of its…

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Don’t expect us to take sides in any war, including in Yemen, says PM

Don’t expect us to take sides in any war, including in Yemen, says PM

Putrajaya today reaffirmed the country’s non-interference policy, effectively distancing itself from the previous government’s support for the Saud…

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UN Yemen envoy: Next negotiation stage depends on success of redeployment in Hodeidah

UN Yemen envoy: Next negotiation stage depends on success of redeployment in Hodeidah

The next round of negotiations on the Yemen crisis depends on the success of redeployment in Hodeidah, the UN envoy to Yemen Martin Griff…

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9 civilians killed, 13 wounded in war-torn Yemen: UN

9 civilians killed, 13 wounded in war-torn Yemen: UN

Nine civilians were killed and at least 13 wounded earlier this week in attacks in the provinces of Hodeidah and Hajjah in war-torn Yemen, the UN s…

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Pompeo, UN Secretary-General Discuss Situation In Yemen , Venezuela - Spokesman

Pompeo, UN Secretary-General Discuss Situation In Yemen , Venezuela - Spokesman

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo during their meeting discussed Venezuela, UN Spokesperson Stephane Duja…

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UN demands immediate pullback of forces from Yemen ports

UN demands immediate pullback of forces from Yemen ports

The UN Security Council on Friday called on the warring parties in Yemen to immediately implement a deal to pull their forces out of three key port…

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British minister emphasizes Saudi Arabia’s important role in Yemen peace process

British minister emphasizes Saudi Arabia’s important role in Yemen peace process

 British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt highlighted Wednesday the “strategic partnership” between Britain and Saudi Arabia and said it would he…

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Yemen Minister Urges US to Blacklist Houthis as Terrorist

Yemen Minister Urges US to Blacklist Houthis as Terrorist

Yemeni Information Minister Moammar al-Eryani urged on Thursday the United States to blacklist the Iran-backed Houthi militias as terrorist due to…

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Yemen’s Top Diplomat Urges Pressure on Houthis to Implement UN-brokered Deal

Yemen’s Top Diplomat Urges Pressure on Houthis to Implement UN-brokered Deal

Despite the progress noted by the UN special redeployment monitor in Hodeidah on the first phase for clearing armed parties from the key Red Sea po…

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Red Cross back in Taiz following the assassination of a representative

Red Cross back in Taiz following the assassination of a representative

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) announced that it will resume its work in the Yemeni governorate of Taiz, after some of its pro…

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Yemen government issues official confirmation of Hodeidah withdrawal

Yemen government issues official confirmation of Hodeidah withdrawal

Yemen's government officially confirmed on Wednesday that its troops are to withdraw from the port city of Hodeidah. In a letter, seen by…

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Chinese envoy urges pushing Yemeni parties to sustain effective political dialogue

Chinese envoy urges pushing Yemeni parties to sustain effective political dialogue

A Chinese envoy on Tuesday urged the international community to push the Yemeni parties to sustain effective political dialogue. "We shou…

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No guarantee Australian weapons aren't used in Yemen conflict, government says

No guarantee Australian weapons aren't used in Yemen conflict, government says

The Australian defence department can’t guarantee that Canberra-made remote weapons systems, that attracted a taxpayer subsidy, won’t be used in th…

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Aid agencies running out of money in Yemen – UN Relief Chief

Aid agencies running out of money in Yemen – UN Relief Chief

Aid agencies are running out of money to fund humanitarian efforts in Yemen and are expected to use up their resources by the end of March, the Uni…

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Fighters In Yemen Agree On First Stage Of Hodeida Pullback

Fighters In Yemen Agree On First Stage Of Hodeida Pullback

Yemen's government and the Houthi rebels have agreed on the first stage of a mutual pullout of forces from the port city of Hodeida, a key entry po…

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Deal to free Hodeidah may open way for aid in Yemen, UN envoy says

Deal to free Hodeidah may open way for aid in Yemen, UN envoy says

A breakthrough agreement on the pullback of forces around the Red Sea port of Hodeidah may open the way for a large increase in the flow of aid int…

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Yemen Urges UN Intervention to Save Detainee from Houthi Execution

Yemen Urges UN Intervention to Save Detainee from Houthi Execution

The legitimate Yemeni government called on the United Nations and its envoy Martin Griffiths to intervene and halt the execution of a female detain…

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Saudi Arabia backs all moves for Yemen solution

Saudi Arabia backs all moves for Yemen solution

The Council of Ministers on Tuesday welcomed all initiatives aimed at finding a comprehensive political solution to the conflict in Yemen.…

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Oman, UAE disagree on war-torn Yemen: Minister

Oman, UAE disagree on war-torn Yemen: Minister

Oman and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have "disagreements" on the conflict in Yemen, Omani Foreign Minister Yousuf bin Alawi said Tuesday.…

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Walter Jones and the Vote to End US War on Yemen

Walter Jones and the Vote to End US War on Yemen

In a fitting legacy for my friend Walter Jones, Jr. who passed away last week, the US House made history by voting in favor of H.J.Res. 37, a resol…

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