State Department Condemns Group It Removed From Terrorist List
The war between the Houthi rebels and the Saudi military has created what the U.N. calls the world's worst humanitarian crisis.
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Trump Administration Moves To Brand Houthis In Yemen A Terrorist Group
The designation has broad implications — not just for the Iran-backed group, which controls Yemen's capital, but also for international organizations trying to help residents badly in need of aid.
Houthi Rebels In Yemen Say They Have Begun Withdrawing From 3 Strategic Ports
The move would be the first step towards implementation of a ceasefire agreed to by the Houthis and Saudi-backed government forces in December. The ports serve as a lifeline for humanitarian aid.
Plagued By War and Famine, Yemen Is 'No Longer A Functioning State,' Journalist Warns
In 2015, Saudi Arabia initiated a bombing campaign against Yemen that continues today. Journalist Robert Worth says the results have been devastating — and that the U.S. shares some of the blame.
Fears Mount For A Battered Yemen As Assault On Port City Gathers Steam
So far, the fighting has stayed in Hodeidah's outskirts. But the relative calm isn't likely to last — and aid groups are desperately calling for its port to stay open for a country already in crisis.
U.N. Withdraws From Yemeni Port City Amid Fears Of Devastating Attack
The U.N. pulled foreign staff from Hodeidah amid efforts to avert an attack by pro-government forces backed by the United Arab Emirates. A shutdown of the port could put hundreds of thousands at risk.
Saudis Say They Downed A Houthi-Fired Missile Bound For Riyadh
Yemen's Houthi rebels, who are fighting a Saudi-led coalition, said Tuesday they aimed at a royal palace in the Saudi kingdom. Videos appear to show the missile exploding in midair over Riyadh.
Saudi Arabia Faces Pressure To End Blockade As Crisis Worsens In Yemen
Aid workers are still reporting difficulty providing food and medical assistance to almost 20 million people after the Saudis agreed to lift a blockade of land, air and sea routes into Yemen Monday.
Dozens Of People Killed As Airstrike Hits Hotel Near Yemen's Capital
The strike was reportedly one of a number in and around Sanaa. Blame has been put on the Saudi-led coalition backing the internationally recognized government of exiled leader Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi.
In Yemen's War, U.S. Fires Back But Plays Down Direct Involvement
Despite the U.S. strike, the Obama administration still hopes to keep America's role in Yemen's war offshore, with Saudi Arabia and other Arab militaries doing the actual fighting.