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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Ensuring Inclusive Access: Harmonizing Civil Documentation Practices in Yemen - ReliefWebEnsuring Inclusive Access: Harmonizing Civil Documentation Practices in Yemen  ReliefWeb

Amnesty says US strike on a Yemen prison that killed dozens of African migrants may be a 'war crime' - Gulf NewsAmnesty says US strike on a Yemen prison that killed dozens of African migrants may be a 'war crime'  Gulf News

LNG tanker on fire off Yemen coast after explosion - Al JazeeraLNG tanker on fire off Yemen coast after explosion  Al Jazeera

Houthi rebels detain 20 UN staff in Yemen - The GuardianHouthi rebels detain 20 UN staff in Yemen  The Guardian

Yemen's Houthis say military chief of staff Ghamari killed - BBCYemen's Houthis say military chief of staff Ghamari killed  BBC

How the Houthis rule in Yemen: prisons, a personality cult, and pilfered food aid - ReutersHow the Houthis rule in Yemen: prisons, a personality cult, and pilfered food aid  Reuters

Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula kills 4 Yemeni soldiers in complex suicide assault - Long War JournalAl Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula kills 4 Yemeni soldiers in complex suicide assault  Long War Journal

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

Yemen’s Houthis Confirm Killing of Top Military Official - The New York TimesYemen’s Houthis Confirm Killing of Top Military Official  The New York Times

Ship loaded with gas ablaze off the coast of Yemen, vessel abandoned as 1 mariner missing - CBS NewsShip loaded with gas ablaze off the coast of Yemen, vessel abandoned as 1 mariner missing  CBS News

Ship ablaze after being struck by projectile off coast of Yemen in Gulf of Aden: British military - The HinduShip ablaze after being struck by projectile off coast of Yemen in Gulf of Aden: British military  The Hindu

Yemeni women empower thousands of families through renewable energy, supported by KSrelief and UNDP - United Nations Development ProgrammeYemeni women empower thousands of families through renewable energy, supported by KSrelief and UNDP  United Nations Development Programme

EU, Royal Film Commission screen Yemeni film Ten Days Before the Wedding in Amman - EEASEU, Royal Film Commission screen Yemeni film Ten Days Before the Wedding in Amman  EEAS

Amnesty says US strike on a Yemen prison that killed dozens of African migrants may be a war crime - AP NewsAmnesty says US strike on a Yemen prison that killed dozens of African migrants may be a war crime  AP News

Houthis Discuss Revival of Saudi-Backed Peace Roadmap with UN Envoy in Yemen - Yemen OnlineHouthis Discuss Revival of Saudi-Backed Peace Roadmap with UN Envoy in Yemen  Yemen Online

Yemen: US air strike on migrant detention centre must be investigated as a war crime - Amnesty InternationalYemen: US air strike on migrant detention centre must be investigated as a war crime  Amnesty International

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

Amnesty Calls for Investigation into U.S. Airstrike on Yemen Detention Center - ShiaWavesAmnesty Calls for Investigation into U.S. Airstrike on Yemen Detention Center  ShiaWaves

US air strike on migrant detention centre in Yemen must be investigated as a war crime - ABNA EnglishUS air strike on migrant detention centre in Yemen must be investigated as a war crime  ABNA English

Houthis release Ethiopian-Yemeni model after five years in prison - The Times of IsraelHouthis release Ethiopian-Yemeni model after five years in prison  The Times of Israel

Houthis confirm their PM Ahmed al-Rahawi killed in Israeli strike in Yemen - News On AIRHouthis confirm their PM Ahmed al-Rahawi killed in Israeli strike in Yemen  News On AIR

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

Yemen’s Houthis detain 20 UN staff in latest raid - Al JazeeraYemen’s Houthis detain 20 UN staff in latest raid  Al Jazeera

Safe Delivery Restores Hope — A Mother’s Life Saved through Quality Reproductive Health Services at Dhamar MCH Hospital - ReliefWebSafe Delivery Restores Hope — A Mother’s Life Saved through Quality Reproductive Health Services at Dhamar MCH Hospital  ReliefWeb

Senior Yemeni official Abdulsalam meets UN envoy, condemns Saudi delay in implementing peace roadmap - ABNA EnglishSenior Yemeni official Abdulsalam meets UN envoy, condemns Saudi delay in implementing peace roadmap  ABNA English

Houthi rebels detain two more U.N. staffers in Yemen as the world body reevaluates its operations - The HinduHouthi rebels detain two more U.N. staffers in Yemen as the world body reevaluates its operations  The Hindu

Empowering Communities Through Awareness — CHNVs Lead the Change in Nutrition, Health, and Hygiene - ReliefWebEmpowering Communities Through Awareness — CHNVs Lead the Change in Nutrition, Health, and Hygiene  ReliefWeb

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

After Israeli Strikes Cripple Sana’a Airport, Houthis Turn South - i24NEWSAfter Israeli Strikes Cripple Sana’a Airport, Houthis Turn South  i24NEWS

Execution of Indian nurse Nimisha Priya on death row in Yemen stayed, nothing adverse happening, Supreme Court told - The HinduExecution of Indian nurse Nimisha Priya on death row in Yemen stayed, nothing adverse happening, Supreme Court told  The Hindu

KSrelief Delivers Modern Agricultural Equipment to Farmers in Yemen’s Hadhramout - OANANewsKSrelief Delivers Modern Agricultural Equipment to Farmers in Yemen’s Hadhramout  OANANews

Spying for Israel: Yemen’s Houthi rebels detain three UN staff - Mathrubhumi EnglishSpying for Israel: Yemen’s Houthi rebels detain three UN staff  Mathrubhumi English

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

India Reaffirms Commitment to Yemen in High-Level Riyadh Meeting - News On AIRIndia Reaffirms Commitment to Yemen in High-Level Riyadh Meeting  News On AIR

UAE ‘likely’ building airstrip on strategic island in Red Sea - Long War JournalUAE ‘likely’ building airstrip on strategic island in Red Sea  Long War Journal

Amid Yemen’s humanitarian crisis, the fight against polio continues - emro.who.intAmid Yemen’s humanitarian crisis, the fight against polio continues  emro.who.int

Hamas: Netanyahu seeks to evade implementation of the Sharm el-Sheikh Agreement / Yemen: We will stand by Palestine at any cost - Pars TodayHamas: Netanyahu seeks to evade implementation of the Sharm el-Sheikh Agreement / Yemen: We will stand by Palestine at any cost  Pars Today

Zurbian: The Yemeni biryani with Hyderabadi roots - Siasat.comZurbian: The Yemeni biryani with Hyderabadi roots  Siasat.com

Spotlight China, Yemen Submarine cable layers face challenges in Red Sea and around China - Intelligence OnlineSpotlight China, Yemen Submarine cable layers face challenges in Red Sea and around China  Intelligence Online

What’s Next for the Houthis in Yemen? - International Crisis GroupWhat’s Next for the Houthis in Yemen?  International Crisis Group

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

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

Yemen sends message to Hamas leadership: We will stand by Palestine at any cost - Pars TodayYemen sends message to Hamas leadership: We will stand by Palestine at any cost  Pars Today

Houthis release Yemeni actor after she spent nearly 5 years in prison - AP NewsHouthis release Yemeni actor after she spent nearly 5 years in prison  AP News

AQAP Releases Video Alleging Spy Network in Yemen, Warns Against Espionage - Yemen OnlineAQAP Releases Video Alleging Spy Network in Yemen, Warns Against Espionage  Yemen Online

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

PARTLY FALSE: This image does not show a maritime incident recorded off the coast of Ahwar in Yemen - PesaCheckPARTLY FALSE: This image does not show a maritime incident recorded off the coast of Ahwar in Yemen  PesaCheck

Rubio appoints former ambassador to Yemen to head US Centrer overseeing Gaza - Tribune IndiaRubio appoints former ambassador to Yemen to head US Centrer overseeing Gaza  Tribune India

Yemen: Houthis Arrest Dozens Commemorating National Holiday - Human Rights WatchYemen: Houthis Arrest Dozens Commemorating National Holiday  Human Rights Watch

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

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

Spotlight Oman, Yemen Secret talks with Houthis to restart Red Sea submarine cables projects hit setbacks - Intelligence OnlineSpotlight Oman, Yemen Secret talks with Houthis to restart Red Sea submarine cables projects hit setbacks  Intelligence Online

The STC is courting Israel in its drive for secession in Yemen - The New ArabThe STC is courting Israel in its drive for secession in Yemen  The New Arab

Yemen’s Houthis say military chief killed as Israel claims responsibility - Al JazeeraYemen’s Houthis say military chief killed as Israel claims responsibility  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

Tensions Rise as Houthis Detain Additional UN Staff in Yemen - DevdiscourseTensions Rise as Houthis Detain Additional UN Staff in Yemen  Devdiscourse

Yemen - Welcome to the United NationsYemen  Welcome to the United Nations

Yemen's Houthis say Gaza truce a Hamas victory, vow readiness if deal breaks - XinhuaYemen's Houthis say Gaza truce a Hamas victory, vow readiness if deal breaks  Xinhua

Israeli airstrike on Yemen kills Ahmed al-Rahawi: Why is he called rebel PM and not PM - Explained - Times of IndiaIsraeli airstrike on Yemen kills Ahmed al-Rahawi: Why is he called rebel PM and not PM - Explained  Times of India

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

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

Trump’s Yemen Strike Killed 61 Immigrants and No Combatants - The InterceptTrump’s Yemen Strike Killed 61 Immigrants and No Combatants  The Intercept

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

‘We live on bread and tea. I’ve wished for death’: Yemen’s forgotten refugees - The Guardian‘We live on bread and tea. I’ve wished for death’: Yemen’s forgotten refugees  The Guardian

Centcom Conducts Strikes in Yemen, Syria - U.S. Department of War (.gov)Centcom Conducts Strikes in Yemen, Syria  U.S. Department of War (.gov)

Nimisha Priya’s execution has been postponed by Yemen - The HinduNimisha Priya’s execution has been postponed by Yemen  The Hindu

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

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

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

Power in Perseverance: Understanding the Journey of Women Entrepreneurs in Yemen - World Bank GroupPower in Perseverance: Understanding the Journey of Women Entrepreneurs in Yemen  World Bank Group

Geneva Palais briefing note on the situation for children in Yemen after 10 years of conflict - UnicefGeneva Palais briefing note on the situation for children in Yemen after 10 years of conflict  Unicef

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

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

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

Amnesty International: U.S. Strike on Yemen Prison Killing Dozens of African Migrants May Be a War Crime - Democracy Now!Amnesty International: U.S. Strike on Yemen Prison Killing Dozens of African Migrants May Be a War Crime  Democracy Now!

Yemen: "It is a miracle we survived" - Amnesty InternationalYemen: "It is a miracle we survived"  Amnesty International

Yemen - UNHCR - The UN Refugee AgencyYemen  UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency

Yemen: “It is a Miracle We Survived”: U.S. Air Strike On Civilians Held In Sa’ada Migrant Detention Centre - Amnesty International USAYemen: “It is a Miracle We Survived”: U.S. Air Strike On Civilians Held In Sa’ada Migrant Detention Centre  Amnesty International USA

Yemen • Persistent Houthi threat hampers major Red Sea submarine cable projects - Intelligence OnlineYemen • Persistent Houthi threat hampers major Red Sea submarine cable projects  Intelligence Online

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

Yemen: US Strikes on Port an Apparent War Crime - Human Rights WatchYemen: US Strikes on Port an Apparent War Crime  Human Rights Watch

Yemen extends condolences to “Islamic Jihad” for Al-Aqsa Flood martyrs, affirms firm support for Palestinian cause - ABNA EnglishYemen extends condolences to “Islamic Jihad” for Al-Aqsa Flood martyrs, affirms firm support for Palestinian cause  ABNA English

8 UN Failures in Yemen - Foundation for Defense of Democracies8 UN Failures in Yemen  Foundation for Defense of Democracies

Yemen: Nearly half the population facing acute food insecurity in some southern areas - UN NewsYemen: Nearly half the population facing acute food insecurity in some southern areas  UN News

KSrelief Implements Cardiac Surgery, Catheterization Project in Yemen - OANANewsKSrelief Implements Cardiac Surgery, Catheterization Project in Yemen  OANANews

AQAP Video Features Alleged Spies In Yemen - MEMRIAQAP Video Features Alleged Spies In Yemen  MEMRI

Activities supported by the Heritage Emergency Fund in YEMEN - unesco.orgActivities supported by the Heritage Emergency Fund in YEMEN  unesco.org

Made in Yemen: Exhibition showcases national resilience, local creativity - PressTVMade in Yemen: Exhibition showcases national resilience, local creativity  PressTV

Yemen and the Occupying Entity’s Calculations in a War on Lebanon - Al-BinaaYemen and the Occupying Entity’s Calculations in a War on Lebanon  Al-Binaa

Nimisha Priya: Yemen postpones execution of Kerala nurse on death row - BBCNimisha Priya: Yemen postpones execution of Kerala nurse on death row  BBC

Yemen’s Houthis arrest three UN staffers over Israel spying accusation - The Times of IsraelYemen’s Houthis arrest three UN staffers over Israel spying accusation  The Times of Israel

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

First UNHCR-facilitated flight departs as Yemen return programme restarts [EN/AR] - ReliefWebFirst UNHCR-facilitated flight departs as Yemen return programme restarts [EN/AR]  ReliefWeb

Indian Nurse Nimisha Priya, On Death Row In Yemen, To Be Executed On July 16 - NDTVIndian Nurse Nimisha Priya, On Death Row In Yemen, To Be Executed On July 16  NDTV

Houthis release Yemeni actress after five years in prison - The Jerusalem PostHouthis release Yemeni actress after five years in prison  The Jerusalem Post

???? Yemen ?? Hunger Crisis from Civil War - World Food Program USA???? Yemen ?? Hunger Crisis from Civil War  World Food Program USA

Yemen: UN warns against Houthi-Israel escalation, calls for dialogue - UN NewsYemen: UN warns against Houthi-Israel escalation, calls for dialogue  UN News

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

Yemen’s Houthis fire at Israel airport amid search for Red Sea ship crew - Al JazeeraYemen’s Houthis fire at Israel airport amid search for Red Sea ship crew  Al Jazeera

Report: Yemen’s Houthis Arrest Three UN Staff over Israel Spying Accusation - Asharq Al-awsat - EnglishReport: Yemen’s Houthis Arrest Three UN Staff over Israel Spying Accusation  Asharq Al-awsat - English