London – An official at the office of United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed denied on Friday that any of his aides had contacted Houthi leaders residing in Beirut. The official told Asharq Al-Awsat that the envoy had never even traveled to Lebanon since he was appoint
London – The Netherlands surprised the United Nations Human Rights Council by submitting a draft resolution to internationalize investigations in Yemen. Saudi Ambassador to the UN in Geneva Dr. Abdulaziz al-Wassel said that the Netherlands did not announce in a pre-session organizational meeting, it
London- Yemeni commercial banks have been informed that outward transfers will be activated soon, but they are required to meet some simple conditions, the Central Bank’s Deputy Governor Khaled al-Abbadi said. “Most Yemeni banks are responding positively and showing willingness to comply with the co
London– Yemeni President Abd Rabbu Mansour Hadi said that the legitimate power was about to restore the state’s three main authorities. In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper, Hadi noted that since his arrival in Aden, he has sought to activate and protect the constitutional institutions, ma
London – Preparations are ongoing by the new deputy to United Nations special envoy for Yemen Ma’ain Shuraim to head to Sana’a to tackle the settlement file, diplomatic sources told Asharq Al-Awsat. Sources from UN special envoy for Yemen Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed affirmed that a team of
London- Houthis have tightened the noose on journalists associated with former Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh after besieging them to choose between speaking in support of a united rhetoric or keeping silent. The latest Houthi threat came in light of the dispute that erupted last month between
London– British Ambassador to Yemen Simon Shercliff blamed the Houthis and Ali Abdullah Saleh militias for the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Yemen, calling on them to respond to the efforts of UN Envoy Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed and study his proposals carefully. In remarks to Asharq al-Awsa
London- Humanitarian questions arose on Hodeidah not receiving any aid, despite it being closest to a main seaport. On the contrary, images capturing the situation there continued to spread showing dire cases of famine. “We have told them (aid agencies) that you cannot play the role of the gov
London- Yemeni Ambassador in London Yassin Noman said on Friday that he blocked the selling bid on embassy property in the UK. Houthis, a key player in a national insurgency in Yemen, had procured the official documentation of the embassy-related asset after having raided foreign ministry offices in
London- Clashes between militias of former president Ali Abdullah Saleh and head of Ansar Allah group, Abdul Malik al-Houthi uncovered on Sunday a “paralysis” that affected the “coup” institutions. Signs of confusion appeared in a statement issued by the Houthi-controlled “parliament” in Sana’a anno
London – Inner struggles among coup militias in Yemen erupted as ousted president Ali Abdullah Saleh, a major partner in the insurgency, criticized Iran-allied Houthis for operating under foreign agendas. Saleh’s war of words was in response to Abdul-Malik al-Houthi’s accusations against him t
London – Houthi rebels’ leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi accused General People’s Congress, party of former Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh, of backstabbing him and exerting “political extortion”, admitting to his group’s weaknesses. In a 74 minutes televised speech, Houthi sent a message accusing h
