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Saba Yemen
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
FM refutes claims of impersonator posing as Yemen's permanent UN representative
Sana'a - Saba: Foreign Minister Jamal Amer sent a letter to the President of the Security Council regarding the false allegations included in the statement of an impersonator posing as the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Yemen to the United Nations during the Security Council session on the protection of civilians and humanitarian workers. The Foreign Minister emphasized that the allegations contained a stream of baseless claims , lies that must be exposed and corrected based on the established facts on the ground and the broader context of the Yemeni crisis. The letter comprehensively refuted these fallacies, clarifying that describing the events in Yemen as a "militia coup against constitutional legitimacy" does not reflect the essence of the crisis. Rather, the change brought about by the September 21, 2014 Revolution was a natural outcome of accumulated political and economic failures, rampant corruption, exclusion, and the inability of the former government to meet the demands and aspirations of the Yemeni people for reform and change. The letter stated that the repeated emphasis on "constitutional legitimacy" detached from popular will disregards the principles of good governance. It noted that UN Security Council Resolution 2216 (2015) was used as a cover for military aggression and a comprehensive blockade that prolonged humanitarian suffering, rather than serving as a tool for achieving just and sustainable peace. The letter also highlighted the firm stance of the Supreme Political Council and the Sana'a-based Government of Change and Construction, stressing that any political solution must be free from external dictates, preconditions, or the imposition of entities formed by foreign forces with no connection to the Yemeni people. The Foreign Ministry affirmed that the claim that the Sana'a government is responsible for humanitarian suffering is nothing but a blatant attempt to distort facts and divert attention from the heinous crimes committed against the Yemeni people. It attributed the root causes of humanitarian suffering to the comprehensive military aggression and unjust blockade imposed by the coalition, which has destroyed infrastructure, disrupted essential services, crippled the economy, and employed a deliberate policy of starvation by blockading ports and airports. This has deprived millions of Yemenis of food, medicine, fuel, displaced countless people, and created the worst man-made humanitarian catastrophe. The Foreign Minister's letter also debunked lies and rumors about the summer camps organized by the Government of Change and Construction, confirming that their activities include educational and awareness programs that promote national, moral, and religious values among youth. These efforts align with the government's responsibilities toward this demographic, similar to initiatives undertaken by many countries, including Security Council members. The Foreign Ministry reiterated that the issue of landmines is a real tragedy in Yemen, caused by the foreign military aggression brought about by the "hotel government." Many landmines were planted in occupied provinces, and the "hotel government" has pressured the international community and donor countries to halt funding for demining programs in liberated provinces, demonstrating the UN and donors' neglect of their humanitarian duty in this critical matter. The Ministry rejected repeated allegations of "alleged Iranian military and financial support," stressing that these accusations aim to divert attention from the reality of foreign military aggression and the comprehensive blockade imposed on Yemen since March 26, 2015. It affirmed that the military capabilities of the Sana'a government are the result of self-reliant efforts and local expertise developed to confront aggression and protect Yemeni sovereignty. The Republic of Yemen is a sovereign state with an inherent right to possess defensive capabilities to protect itself from external threats without interference. The letter explained that the prolongation of aggression is due to the insistence of its parties on a military solution and their rejection of serious political resolutions. It noted that Washington pressured Riyadh to prevent the signing of a roadmap due to Sana'a's unwavering humanitarian, moral, and religious stance against the genocidal crimes committed by the Zionist terrorist entity against civilians in Gaza. The Sana'a-based Foreign Ministry called on the Security Council to consider its June 21, 2025 letter, which demands the correction of Yemen's legal representation at the UN General Assembly and its subsidiary bodies by granting the seat to the Sana'a government—in line with popular will. If necessary, the seat should be declared vacant to preserve the UN's credibility. It also urged the Security Council to invite the Sana'a delegation to participate in the monthly briefings of the UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy to Yemen, ensuring a clear and accurate portrayal of the situation in Yemen—rather than solely listening to the illegitimate party occupying Yemen's UN seat, which has no presence on the ground. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Yemen Online
09-04-2025
- Business
- Yemen Online
WFP Yemen Annual Country Report 2024
While relative calm prevailed on the frontlines of Yemen, the 10th year of crisis saw a continued lack of diplomatic progress, the destabilizing impacts of regional crises, climate shocks, and a deepening economic crisis. WFP assisted one in every four people in Yemen in 2024 through its second-largest operation worldwide. However, operational, contextual, and fiscal challenges significantly curtailed the scale and scope of WFP activities. WFP operationalized a new programmatic direction to maximize the impact of scarce resources. This includedthe resumption of food assistance in areas under the Sana'a-based authorities after an eight-month pause.
Khabar Agency
07-03-2025
- Politics
- Khabar Agency
From Abduction to Organ Trade: Inside the Houthi's Shadow Networks Targeting Children
File Photo A chilling discovery in Yemen's Ibb Governorate has laid bare a web of atrocities tied to Houthi militias, as the mutilated body of two-year-old Haitham Mokhtar Mohammed was found in Al-Udayn District. The toddler, missing for a week, was recovered with severe injuries—a crushed skull, severed hands, and a amputated foot—marking one of the most gruesome crimes in recent memory. Local sources say the killing is linked to organized gangs operating under Houthi security cover, part of a broader pattern of kidnappings and human trafficking plaguing Houthi-controlled areas. The murder coincides with a surge in child disappearances across Sana'a and Ibb, where families accuse Houthi authorities of extortion and deliberate negligence. Relatives report being forced to pay exorbitant sums to militia-linked police for 'investigation costs,' only to face fabricated rescue scenarios or endless delays. 'They profit from our desperation,' one mother told Khabar Agency, echoing widespread Houthi institutionalized corruption. Security insiders reveal clandestine networks, supervised by Houthi intelligence figures, that target children for forced recruitment, street begging, or organ trafficking. Victims endure psychological manipulation to break resistance, with reports of children as young as five being sold to shadowy intermediaries. Analysts assert these crimes are not isolated but a revenue stream for Houthi military operations. 'Trafficking networks bankroll their war machine,' said a Sana'a-based researcher, citing evidence of militia leaders overseeing smuggling routes. Despite mounting outcry from rights groups, Houthi officials enforce media blackouts and block independent inquiries, fueling suspicions of high-level complicity. Amid ongoing violations, local and international human rights organizations are increasingly demanding a transparent international investigation into human trafficking crimes in Houthi-controlled areas and accountability for those involved. Rights activists are urging the international community to pressure the Houthis to halt these crimes targeting children and violating fundamental human rights standards. They warn that silence only emboldens the militia to perpetuate its atrocities unchecked.
Yemen Online
27-02-2025
- Yemen Online
WFP Yemen Situation Report #1, 17 February 2025
HIGHLIGHTS • The food security situation in Yemen remains alarming, with WFP data showing 64 percent of households nationwide unable to access sufficient food. • Evidence shows that WFP's Targeted Emergency Food Assistance (TEFA) worked to improve food security outcomes in targeted districts under the Sana'a-based authorities. • Under WFP's school feeding programme, WFP expanded its Healthy Kitchen-project to an additional 6,000 students in Sana'a city and 1,000 students in Al Hodeidah city. • Eight UN staff members (including seven from WFP) were detained by security forces in northern Yemen on 23-25 January. One WFP staff member died in custody on 10 February.
