Yemen

Country Yemen
Capital Sana'a
Continent Asia
Currency Yemeni rial(YER)
Languages Arabic

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North Yemen became independent of the Ottoman Empire in 1918. The British, who had set up a protectorate area around the southern port of Aden in the 19th century, withdrew in 1967 from what became South Yemen. Three years later, the southern government adopted a Marxist orientation. The massive exodus of hundreds of thousands of Yemenis from the south to the north contributed to two decades of hostility between the states. The two countries were formally unified as the Republic of Yemen in 1990. A southern secessionist movement in 1994 was quickly subdued. In 2000, Saudi Arabia and Yemen agreed to a delimitation of their border.

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Houthis detain nine more U.N. staff as part of Yemen crackdown - The HinduHouthis detain nine more U.N. staff as part of Yemen crackdown  The Hindu

Guterres condemns detention of 10 more UN staff in Yemen - UN NewsGuterres condemns detention of 10 more UN staff in Yemen  UN News

UN staff member released from Houthi detention in Yemen, UN spokesperson says - Arab NewsUN staff member released from Houthi detention in Yemen, UN spokesperson says  Arab News

First UNHCR-facilitated flight departs as Yemen return programme restarts - ReliefWebFirst UNHCR-facilitated flight departs as Yemen return programme restarts  ReliefWeb

Nine more UN staff detained by Houthis in Yemen, UN chief condemns - news.cgtn.comNine more UN staff detained by Houthis in Yemen, UN chief condemns  news.cgtn.com

Houthi Attacks Israel On October 7: Moment Yemen's Drone Barrage Tests Israel’s Air Defences | Watch - OneindiaHouthi Attacks Israel On October 7: Moment Yemen's Drone Barrage Tests Israel’s Air Defences | Watch  Oneindia

Yemen: Conflict - ETC Situation Report #107, Reporting period: August – September 2025 - ReliefWebYemen: Conflict - ETC Situation Report #107, Reporting period: August – September 2025  ReliefWeb

Yemen — Flow Monitoring Registry Dashboard | Incoming and Outgoing Migrants (September 2025) - ReliefWebYemen — Flow Monitoring Registry Dashboard | Incoming and Outgoing Migrants (September 2025)  ReliefWeb

Netherlands calls on EU to sanction Yemen's Houthis after ship attack - ReutersNetherlands calls on EU to sanction Yemen's Houthis after ship attack  Reuters

Missile attack on cargo ship off Yemen wounds 2 and prompts crew to abandon vessel - AP NewsMissile attack on cargo ship off Yemen wounds 2 and prompts crew to abandon vessel  AP News

Aftermath of Israeli strikes on Yemen’s capital - Al JazeeraAftermath of Israeli strikes on Yemen’s capital  Al Jazeera

Yemen needs two-state solution as no prospect of ousting Houthis, says southern leader - The GuardianYemen needs two-state solution as no prospect of ousting Houthis, says southern leader  The Guardian

Israel kills 35 in Yemen attack a day after bombing Qatar’s Doha - Al JazeeraIsrael kills 35 in Yemen attack a day after bombing Qatar’s Doha  Al Jazeera

UN chief condemns Houthi detentions of organization’s staff in Yemen - Anadolu AjansiUN chief condemns Houthi detentions of organization’s staff in Yemen  Anadolu Ajansi

Yemen Fighters Attack Israel With Ballistic Missile After IDF Bombs Gaza Despite Trump-Hamas Deal - Times of IndiaYemen Fighters Attack Israel With Ballistic Missile After IDF Bombs Gaza Despite Trump-Hamas Deal  Times of India

Houthis arrest nine more UN staff in Yemen, sparking condemnation - Euronews.comHouthis arrest nine more UN staff in Yemen, sparking condemnation  Euronews.com

Crime Rate Surges by 500% in Houthi-Controlled Areas of Yemen in 2025 - Yemen OnlineCrime Rate Surges by 500% in Houthi-Controlled Areas of Yemen in 2025  Yemen Online

Israeli strikes in Yemen kill 35 people, Houthis say - BBCIsraeli strikes in Yemen kill 35 people, Houthis say  BBC

Health leaders unite to tackle polio across the Horn of Africa and Yemen - Global Polio EradicationHealth leaders unite to tackle polio across the Horn of Africa and Yemen  Global Polio Eradication

Conflict in Yemen and the Red Sea | Global Conflict Tracker - Council on Foreign RelationsConflict in Yemen and the Red Sea | Global Conflict Tracker  Council on Foreign Relations

Yemen calls for ‘firm international action’ to counter global threat posed by Houthis - UN NewsYemen calls for ‘firm international action’ to counter global threat posed by Houthis  UN News

Middle East crisis: Israeli army hits military infrastructure at Yemen’s Hodeidah port - Times of IndiaMiddle East crisis: Israeli army hits military infrastructure at Yemen’s Hodeidah port  Times of India

Israel launches series of strikes on Yemen’s Red Sea port of Hodeidah - Al JazeeraIsrael launches series of strikes on Yemen’s Red Sea port of Hodeidah  Al Jazeera

UN Security Council Holds Closed Consultations on Yemen - Yemen OnlineUN Security Council Holds Closed Consultations on Yemen  Yemen Online

Yemen's Houthi PM Assassinated By IsraelI Military; Dark Days Await You, Ansar Allah Warns Israel - Times of IndiaYemen's Houthi PM Assassinated By IsraelI Military; Dark Days Await You, Ansar Allah Warns Israel  Times of India

Over 260,000 Displaced in Yemen Amid Conflict, Natural Disasters, and Famine, UNFPA Reports - Yemen OnlineOver 260,000 Displaced in Yemen Amid Conflict, Natural Disasters, and Famine, UNFPA Reports  Yemen Online

US slaps new sanctions on Yemen’s Houthis as regional tensions spike - Al JazeeraUS slaps new sanctions on Yemen’s Houthis as regional tensions spike  Al Jazeera

Houthis confirm their PM Ahmed al-Rahawi killed in Israeli strike in Yemen - NewsonairHouthis confirm their PM Ahmed al-Rahawi killed in Israeli strike in Yemen  Newsonair

Yemen’s Houthi rebels detain 9 more UN staff as part of a crackdown - AP NewsYemen’s Houthi rebels detain 9 more UN staff as part of a crackdown  AP News

Israeli strikes pound Yemen’s capital as Houthi leader decries Gaza war - Al JazeeraIsraeli strikes pound Yemen’s capital as Houthi leader decries Gaza war  Al Jazeera

Israel’s killing of 31 Yemeni journalists marks deadliest global attack in 16 years - Committee to Protect JournalistsIsrael’s killing of 31 Yemeni journalists marks deadliest global attack in 16 years  Committee to Protect Journalists

U.S. Sanctions 15 Chinese Firms for Aiding Iran’s Allies, Including Yemen’s Houthis - Yemen OnlineU.S. Sanctions 15 Chinese Firms for Aiding Iran’s Allies, Including Yemen’s Houthis  Yemen Online

VIDEO | Yemeni opposition group reports interception of boat carrying Houthi war materiel - Baird MaritimeVIDEO | Yemeni opposition group reports interception of boat carrying Houthi war materiel  Baird Maritime

Yemen : Pro-Islah Forces Allegedly Raid Journalist Wiam Al-Soufi’s Home in Taiz - Yemen OnlineYemen : Pro-Islah Forces Allegedly Raid Journalist Wiam Al-Soufi’s Home in Taiz  Yemen Online

IDF says it intercepted 2 drones fired from Yemen - Yemen OnlineIDF says it intercepted 2 drones fired from Yemen  Yemen Online

Yemen : UNHCR IT Officer Dies in Sanaa Amid Rising Fears Over Houthi Detentions of Aid Workers - Yemen OnlineYemen : UNHCR IT Officer Dies in Sanaa Amid Rising Fears Over Houthi Detentions of Aid Workers  Yemen Online

Yemen's Houthis turn to Sudan for new arms smuggling routes - The New ArabYemen's Houthis turn to Sudan for new arms smuggling routes  The New Arab

Yemen intercepts Iran drone shipment destined for Houthis - The Jerusalem PostYemen intercepts Iran drone shipment destined for Houthis  The Jerusalem Post

Yemen Tops List of Asia’s Most Dangerous Countries - Yemen OnlineYemen Tops List of Asia’s Most Dangerous Countries  Yemen Online

Israeli army claims interception of 4 drones from Yemen - Middle East MonitorIsraeli army claims interception of 4 drones from Yemen  Middle East Monitor

IDF intercepts Houthi ballistic missile; no injuries reported - The Times of IsraelIDF intercepts Houthi ballistic missile; no injuries reported  The Times of Israel

Drone from Yemen crashes in Israel’s Eilat, Houthis claim responsibility - Deccan HeraldDrone from Yemen crashes in Israel’s Eilat, Houthis claim responsibility  Deccan Herald

Yemen: UN sounds alarm as famine, fighting and aid worker detentions exacerbate crisis - UN NewsYemen: UN sounds alarm as famine, fighting and aid worker detentions exacerbate crisis  UN News

Kuwait Grants $1 Million to Combat Hunger and Support Displaced Families in Yemen - Yemen OnlineKuwait Grants $1 Million to Combat Hunger and Support Displaced Families in Yemen  Yemen Online

2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Yemen - U.S. Department of State (.gov)2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Yemen  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Missile from Yemen intercepted after sirens sound across central Israel - YnetnewsMissile from Yemen intercepted after sirens sound across central Israel  Ynetnews

Four drones from Yemen downed over Eilat as Israel marks October 7 massacre anniversary - YnetnewsFour drones from Yemen downed over Eilat as Israel marks October 7 massacre anniversary  Ynetnews

Yemen drone attack: Projectile strikes Israeli city of Eilat; over 22 injured - Times of IndiaYemen drone attack: Projectile strikes Israeli city of Eilat; over 22 injured  Times of India

UN Facilitates Voluntary Repatriation of Somali Refugees from Yemen in First Return Flight of the Year - Yemen OnlineUN Facilitates Voluntary Repatriation of Somali Refugees from Yemen in First Return Flight of the Year  Yemen Online

Drone Launched From Yemen By Houthis Hits Airport, Says Israel - NDTVDrone Launched From Yemen By Houthis Hits Airport, Says Israel  NDTV

Israel strikes rebel-held Yemen port after evacuation warnings | World News - Hindustan TimesIsrael strikes rebel-held Yemen port after evacuation warnings | World News  Hindustan Times

Saudi Arabia to support Yemeni government with around $368 million, source says - ReutersSaudi Arabia to support Yemeni government with around $368 million, source says  Reuters

UN staff detentions in Yemen reach 53 despite one recent release - DaijiworldUN staff detentions in Yemen reach 53 despite one recent release  Daijiworld

Yemen’s Houthis launch drone attack on Israel’s Eilat, wounding 22 people - Al JazeeraYemen’s Houthis launch drone attack on Israel’s Eilat, wounding 22 people  Al Jazeera

Yemen — Rapid Displacement Tracking Update (28 September - 04 October 2025) - ReliefWebYemen — Rapid Displacement Tracking Update (28 September - 04 October 2025)  ReliefWeb

Yemen drone attack injures more than 20 in Israeli city of Eilat, including two in serious condition - CNNYemen drone attack injures more than 20 in Israeli city of Eilat, including two in serious condition  CNN

Israel intercepts missile fired from Yemen amid rising tensions - Mathrubhumi EnglishIsrael intercepts missile fired from Yemen amid rising tensions  Mathrubhumi English

Israel attack on Yemeni newspaper was second deadliest on journalists ever recorded - The GuardianIsrael attack on Yemeni newspaper was second deadliest on journalists ever recorded  The Guardian

Houthis detain 9 more UN staff as part of Yemen crackdown - MillenniumPostHouthis detain 9 more UN staff as part of Yemen crackdown  MillenniumPost

Israeli army says it intercepted 2 drones fired from Yemen - Anadolu AjansiIsraeli army says it intercepted 2 drones fired from Yemen  Anadolu Ajansi

MSF Reports Widespread Outbreak of Acute Watery Diarrhea in Yemen's Al Hudaydah - Yemen OnlineMSF Reports Widespread Outbreak of Acute Watery Diarrhea in Yemen's Al Hudaydah  Yemen Online

Israel playing with fire in Yemen - Responsible StatecraftIsrael playing with fire in Yemen  Responsible Statecraft

Israel strikes Houthis: Yemen's missile bases, area near presidential complex targeted; loud explosions r - Times of IndiaIsrael strikes Houthis: Yemen's missile bases, area near presidential complex targeted; loud explosions r  Times of India

Two-State Solution.. in Yemen - ?????Two-State Solution.. in Yemen  ?????

UN chief condemns detention of additional UN personnel in Yemen - Punjab News ExpressUN chief condemns detention of additional UN personnel in Yemen  Punjab News Express

Israeli strike on Yemen's Houthis reportedly kills eight - BBCIsraeli strike on Yemen's Houthis reportedly kills eight  BBC

Saudi Arabia pledges nearly $368M to Yemen's government amid deepening crisis - Anadolu AjansiSaudi Arabia pledges nearly $368M to Yemen's government amid deepening crisis  Anadolu Ajansi

Two years after October 7, Israel rediscovers the scale, and limits, of its power - The Times of IsraelTwo years after October 7, Israel rediscovers the scale, and limits, of its power  The Times of Israel

Yemen welcomes Gaza truce, praises 'steadfastness' of Palestinian resistance - thecradle.coYemen welcomes Gaza truce, praises 'steadfastness' of Palestinian resistance  thecradle.co

Israel strikes Yemen’s Sanaa a day after hitting Qatar - Al JazeeraIsrael strikes Yemen’s Sanaa a day after hitting Qatar  Al Jazeera

Yemen : Houthis Vow to Continue 'Support Battle' Until End of Aggression and Siege on Gaza - Yemen OnlineYemen : Houthis Vow to Continue 'Support Battle' Until End of Aggression and Siege on Gaza  Yemen Online

Economic Fragmentation and External Shocks Hamper Yemen’s Recovery Path - World BankEconomic Fragmentation and External Shocks Hamper Yemen’s Recovery Path  World Bank

Yemen’s Rainy Season: Flood Patterns, Exposure, and Access (August 26, 2025) - ReliefWebYemen’s Rainy Season: Flood Patterns, Exposure, and Access (August 26, 2025)  ReliefWeb

Yemen wages new Israeli operation - Tehran TimesYemen wages new Israeli operation  Tehran Times

UNGA 80: Yemen’s Humanitarian Crisis Must Not Be Forgotten [EN/AR] - ReliefWebUNGA 80: Yemen’s Humanitarian Crisis Must Not Be Forgotten [EN/AR]  ReliefWeb

A Promise From Yemen’s Houthis Isn’t Worth the Paper It’s Written On - Foundation for Defense of DemocraciesA Promise From Yemen’s Houthis Isn’t Worth the Paper It’s Written On  Foundation for Defense of Democracies

Israel says Houthi drone from Yemen has hit near its southern airport of Ramon, halting flights - The HinduIsrael says Houthi drone from Yemen has hit near its southern airport of Ramon, halting flights  The Hindu

Leader of Yemen’s Ansarallah: The Al-Aqsa Flood was a turning point in the history of the Palestinian peoples struggle - taghribnews.comLeader of Yemen’s Ansarallah: The Al-Aqsa Flood was a turning point in the history of the Palestinian peoples struggle  taghribnews.com

From Door to Door, Day by Day: Yemen’s Polio Frontline Heroes - UnicefFrom Door to Door, Day by Day: Yemen’s Polio Frontline Heroes  Unicef

Struggling Over Every Drop: Yemen’s Crisis of Aridity and Political Collapse - Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceStruggling Over Every Drop: Yemen’s Crisis of Aridity and Political Collapse  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Yemen : Houthi Rebels Suspected of Using Sudanese Coastline for Iranian Arms Smuggling - Yemen OnlineYemen : Houthi Rebels Suspected of Using Sudanese Coastline for Iranian Arms Smuggling  Yemen Online

IDF downs three Houthi drones from Yemen - JNS.orgIDF downs three Houthi drones from Yemen  JNS.org

UAE Delivers 1,000 Food Baskets to Orphans and Displaced Families in Yemen’s Western Coast - Yemen OnlineUAE Delivers 1,000 Food Baskets to Orphans and Displaced Families in Yemen’s Western Coast  Yemen Online

‘Not flesh and blood’: bombing Yemen and Palestine - Le Monde diplomatique - English‘Not flesh and blood’: bombing Yemen and Palestine  Le Monde diplomatique - English

Yemen's leader praises 'deep-rooted friendship', 'cooperative' ties with India - The Economic TimesYemen's leader praises 'deep-rooted friendship', 'cooperative' ties with India  The Economic Times

Xinhua News | UN chief condemns detention of additional UN personnel in Yemen - XinhuaXinhua News | UN chief condemns detention of additional UN personnel in Yemen  Xinhua

Israel army says intercepted missile launched from Yemen - Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)Israel army says intercepted missile launched from Yemen  Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)

Yemen’s Houthis claim responsibility for drone attack on Israeli airport - Al JazeeraYemen’s Houthis claim responsibility for drone attack on Israeli airport  Al Jazeera

Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Yemen - United States Mission to the United Nations (.gov)Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Yemen  United States Mission to the United Nations (.gov)

Guterres condemns detention of more UN staff in Yemen - UN NewsGuterres condemns detention of more UN staff in Yemen  UN News

UN Chief Condemns Continued Arbitrary Detention of Staff by Houthi Authorities in Yemen - kurdistan24.netUN Chief Condemns Continued Arbitrary Detention of Staff by Houthi Authorities in Yemen  kurdistan24.net

Yemen’s Houthis claim to have sunk ship; exchange attacks with Israel - Al JazeeraYemen’s Houthis claim to have sunk ship; exchange attacks with Israel  Al Jazeera

Houthis Vow Vengeance as Israeli Airstrike Kills Yemen Prime Minister - TheWire.inHouthis Vow Vengeance as Israeli Airstrike Kills Yemen Prime Minister  TheWire.in

Houthi-Affiliated 'Yemen Cyber Army' (YCA) Incites Rebellion Against Saudi Royals: 'Stand Up Today, Or Else, There Will Be No Tomorrow' - MEMRI | Middle East Media Research InstituteHouthi-Affiliated 'Yemen Cyber Army' (YCA) Incites Rebellion Against Saudi Royals: 'Stand Up Today, Or Else, There Will Be No Tomorrow'  MEMRI | Middle East Media Research Institute

Yemen fires ‘Palestine 2’ missile at Israel, pledges support for Gaza - Tehran TimesYemen fires ‘Palestine 2’ missile at Israel, pledges support for Gaza  Tehran Times

Iran’s Support of the Houthis: What to Know - Council on Foreign RelationsIran’s Support of the Houthis: What to Know  Council on Foreign Relations

Yemen’s Houthis target Israel with ballistic missiles in coordination with Iran - The HinduYemen’s Houthis target Israel with ballistic missiles in coordination with Iran  The Hindu

Suspected Houthi drone attack strikes Israeli city of Eilat - Al JazeeraSuspected Houthi drone attack strikes Israeli city of Eilat  Al Jazeera

Yemen’s Houthis confirm prime minister killed in Israeli strike on Sanaa - Al JazeeraYemen’s Houthis confirm prime minister killed in Israeli strike on Sanaa  Al Jazeera

Israel launches latest attacks against Houthis in Yemen’s Sanaa - Al JazeeraIsrael launches latest attacks against Houthis in Yemen’s Sanaa  Al Jazeera

UN chief 'strongly condemns' Huthis detaining nine more UN personnel in Yemen - Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)UN chief 'strongly condemns' Huthis detaining nine more UN personnel in Yemen  Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)

Centcom Conducts Strikes in Yemen, Syria - war.govCentcom Conducts Strikes in Yemen, Syria  war.gov