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Yemen Online
5 days ago
- Business
- Yemen Online
Houthi Rebels reports US$1.4 billion loss in Yemen's Red Sea ports due to airstrikes
Aden - Houthi Militia in Yemen disclosed on Sunday that the major Red Sea ports of Hodeidah, Salif, and Ras Issa incurred substantial losses amounting to approximately $1.4 billion from July 2024 to May this year, attributed to airstrikes conducted by the United States and Israel. During a press conference held in Hodeidah, the Houthi-controlled Red Sea Ports Corporation highlighted the devastating impact of the airstrikes on civilian port infrastructure and operational facilities. The attacks resulted in the destruction of critical infrastructure such as docks, main cranes, power stations, generators, and logistical facilities across the three key ports. The corporation further detailed the extensive damage inflicted upon essential facilities, including floating docks, tugboats, and warehouses dedicated to unloading vital supplies like food, relief aid, and medical provisions. Urging immediate support for reconstruction efforts, the corporation emphasised the urgent need to restore operational capabilities to facilitate humanitarian aid delivery. The conflict escalated with the Houthis targeting Israel and Israeli-affiliated vessels since November 2023, in a symbolic show of solidarity with Palestinians amidst the conflict in Gaza. In response, Israel initiated airstrikes on Houthi targets, triggering a cycle of retaliatory actions. The United States joined the fray in January 2024, conducting regular air raids and strikes on Houthi positions as part of a collaborative effort to curb the armed group's activities. In retaliation, the Houthis broadened their attacks to include U.S. vessels, intensifying the conflict dynamics in the region. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump issued a directive in mid-March for 'decisive and powerful military action' against the Houthis following their announcement of plans to resume assaults on Israeli vessels in the Red Sea.
Yemen Online
5 days ago
- Politics
- Yemen Online
Yemen's Houthis Expand Their Detention Centers in Amran
Human rights reports have revealed that the Houthi group is expanding its network of detention centers in Amran province, establishing more than 14 new prisons across several districts in recent months, raising concerns over the increasing number of arrests and violations against activists and opposition members. Local sources reported that the group is working on setting up additional prisons and expanding existing ones to accommodate more detainees, amid growing complaints about the abuses faced by those held in these facilities. Human rights organizations have described this expansion as part of a repressive strategy aimed at intimidating opponents and silencing dissenting voices. They have called on the international community to urgently intervene to curb these violations and ensure the protection of human rights in Yemen.
Yemen Online
5 days ago
- Business
- Yemen Online
UN Envoy to Yemen : Economic Deterioration Threatens Political Stability
Aden – The UN Special Envoy to Yemen, Hans Grundberg, has warned that the accelerating economic decline in the country poses a direct threat to political stability, emphasizing the urgent need for measures to address the economic crisis as a top priority. In a statement from his office, Grundberg stressed that the economic crisis is significantly impacting the daily lives of citizens and hindering any sustainable political progress. He called for coordinated regional and international efforts to support Yemen's political process and address the worsening economic challenges. The envoy pointed out that the recent announcement of a cessation of hostilities between the United States and the Houthis earlier this month presents an important opportunity to de-escalate tensions. However, he insisted that this opportunity must be utilized to implement economic reforms and push all parties toward a comprehensive political settlement. Grundberg also expressed concern over the continued detention of UN and international and local organization staff by the Houthis, demanding their immediate and unconditional release. He warned that such actions undermine the international support provided to Yemen.
Yemen Online
5 days ago
- Health
- Yemen Online
UAE foundation brings cheer to 5 children in Yemen
The UAE's 'Make-A-Wish' Foundation has fulfilled the wishes of five children battling cancer in Yemen's Al-Sadaqah Hospital as it resumes its humanitarian initiatives in the country. Two of the five children were gifted smartphones after they expressed their liking for latest tech devices, national news agency Wam reported. It's part of efforts by the foundation to bring the children moments of joy while battling cancer. "With every wish we fulfill, we plant a new seed of hope in the hearts of children and their families," said Hani Al-Zubaidi, CEO of the 'Make-A-Wish' Foundation. "We have fulfilled 605 wishes in Yemen over the past years, and our return to grant more is a living embodiment of our deep belief that hope is not just a feeling - it is a healing energy that revives spirits and lights the paths of recovery in the darkest moments."
Yemen Online
7 days ago
- Climate
- Yemen Online
UAE hits highest May temperature on record at 50.4C
The United Arab Emirates recorded on Friday its highest temperature for May since it began documenting them in 2003 at a sweltering 50.4 degrees Celsius, according to the National Center of Meteorology. "The highest temperature recorded over the country today is 50.4°C in Al Shawamekh (Abu Dhabi) at 14:30 UAE Local time," it said in a post on X. "This is the highest temperature we've ever recorded (for May) since we started keeping records in 2003," the NCM told AFP. That topped the highest temperature of 50.2 Celsius recorded in May 2009, said the centre. The UAE is one of the world's top oil exporters, but has also invested heavily in renewable energy.
