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Saudi Forces Take Military Deployment in Socotra Island a Step Further: Details
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Saudi Arabia intensely deployed a number of military vehicles on Saturday in Socotra Island port, according to sources.
Deployment of Saudi-backed Islah militants had previously taken place at the Island's port, and with…
Saudi American Aggression Drops 20 Bombs on Three Yemeni Governorates in a Single Day
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The Saudi American aggression fighter jets launched on Saturday 20 air raids on three Yemeni governorates over the past hours, a security official reported.
In Bayda governorate, warplanes affiliated with the aggression…
Sanaa to Shut Down Markets, Malls Temporarily as a Preventive Measure to Combat COVID-19
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The Technical Committee for Combating Epidemics in the Capital Sanaa ordered, Friday, the shut down of all markets and commercial malls temporarily for few hours to conduct sterilization.
This acts as part of the…
Sudan Declares Withdrawal of Troops from Yemen
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Sudan’s transitional government has brought the majority of Sudanese soldiers sent to war in Yemen back to their homeland, Sudan’s Minister of State Omar Qamar Al-Din said.
The minister added in remarks to Russia’s Sputnik…
WFP: Food Prices Rise in Yemen Due to COVID-19
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The coronavirus has led to a rise in food prices in Yemen, World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Wednesday.
“Rising food prices caused by #COVID_19 pandemic will hit vulnerable families the hardest,” WFP said on Twitter.…
More Than 600 Deaths in Yemen’s Aden in Only 9 Days
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More than 600 people have died in Aden, southern Yemen, within 9 days as a result of the so-described "mysterious epidemics" by informed sources.
The source, who requested anonymity, told the German News Agency (DPA): “More…
Yemeni army, Houthis retake strategic positions from pro-Hadi militiamen
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Yemeni forces, backed by allied fighters from the Popular Committees, have wrested control over a number of strategic areas in central province of al-Bayda from Saudi-backed mercenaries fighting to reinstate exiled former…
Warring parties in Yemen make ‘significant progress’ on ceasefire agreement: UN envoy
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United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen Martin Griffiths says the warring parties in the impoverished Arab country have made “significant progress” toward agreement on a nationwide ceasefire.
“We have seen significant…
Minister of Foreign Affairs Discusses with WHO Means of Confronting COVID-19 in Yemen
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The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hisham Sharaf, discussed with the delegate of the World Health Organization, Altaf Musani, the organization's efforts in combating epidemics together.
The delegate of the World Health…
Islah Militants Take Over 24 STC Armored Vehicles in Abayn
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The Saudi-backed Islah militants seized on Wednesday 24 armored vehicles, including four UAE tanks, in a fierce fight against the UAE-supported Southern Transitional Council (STC) militias in Abayn province, sources said.…