Mattis

The truth behind America’s call for a ceasefire in Yemen

Nov 2, 2018

YemenExtra M.A. US Secretary of Defense James Mattis called for a peace process in Yemen, saying that it was time to stop the war in Yemen; in addition, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said it is time to stop the war in Yemen and to…

Canada Joins U.S., Britain in Calls to Saudi Arabia for Ceasefire in Yemen

Nov 1, 2018

YemenExtra SH.A. Canada is joining the United States and Britain, two of the biggest arms suppliers to Saudi Arabia, in calling publicly for the kingdom to strike a ceasefire in Yemen, where more than 3½ years of war have triggered…

Yemeni foreign minister replies to Mattis: Yemen owns sovereignty and will not be given orders from…

Oct 30, 2018

YemenExtra M.A. The Yemeni Foreign Minister, Hisham Sharaf, said on Tuesday that US Secretary of Defense James Mattis recent remarks about giving part of the Yemenis an independent territory represents him only, pointing out that…

Mattis defends US military support for Saudi war on Yemen

Mar 16, 2018

YemenExtra Y.A US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has defended US military support for the Saudi Arabian-led war against Yemen and urged US lawmakers not to end Washington’s involvement in the devastating conflict. Since last…