Daily Archives: August 12, 2019

2019-08-12: News Headlines

teleSUR (2019-08-11). Saudi Forces Attack UAE-Backed Separatists in Aden, 40 Killed. telesurenglish.net The Saudi-led coalition intervened in Aden Sunday in support of the Yemeni government after southern UAE-backed separatists effectively took over the port city, fracturing the alliance that had been battling the Houthi movement. | RELATED: | Saudi Forces Kill 13 in 'Massacre' at Yemen Market | The infighting, which broke out on Aug. 8 to control the port city which serves as temporary seat of Yemen's Saudi-backed has killed 40 people and injured 260, the United Nations said. | "It is heart-…

Ahmed Abdulkareem (2019-08-10). Saudi, UAE Proxies Clash in Southern Yemen, as UAE Plots Partition. mintpressnews.com At least 2,400 citizens have been forcibly expelled from Aden, while over 1,600 shops have been burned and damaged, more than 1,700 shops closed and 76 cars confiscated.

United Nations (2019-08-09). Friday's Daily Brief: Indigenous Peoples' Day, Yemen food aid, IDs for Rohingya, protect fleeing Malians, Nagasaki Peace Ceremony. un.org Our main stories: 'Promote' indigenous peoples' languages urges Guterres; WFP resumes Yemen food aid; 500,000 Rohingya ID cards issued; Malians fleeing violence need protection; Nagasaki Peace Ceremony message…

United Nations (2019-08-09). UN food aid to Yemen will fully resume after two-month break, as Houthis 'guarantee' delivery. un.org Life-saving food aid distribution is set to resume to 850,000 people in the Yemeni capital, Sana'a, following guarantees by Houthi opposition forces that the supplies will reach those who need them most, the World Food Programme (WFP) said on Friday.

United Nations (2019-08-08). Steps taken to end Saudi 'guardianship' system for women, 'encouraging' start. un.org Allowing Saudi women to apply for passports and travel without their guardians' permission is "an encouraging move" towards the "complete abolition of the 'guardianship' system," independent United Nations rights experts said on Thursday, but more action is needed to fully dismantle these restrictions.

United Nations (2019-08-06). Intensified Al Qaeda and ISIL activity in Yemen 'deeply worrying', says UN Human Rights Office. un.org Armed groups affiliated with the Al Qaeda and ISIL terror groups, appear to have intensified their activities in Yemen, Ravina Shamdasani, a spokesperson for the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) declared on Tuesday, describing the situation as an example of "deeply worrying developments" that have seriously impacted civilians over the past ten days.

Middle East Eye (2019-08-01). Facebook Dismantles Saudi-Linked Network of Fake Accounts. theantimedia.com More than 350 profiles and pages linked to the Saudi government with some 1.4 million followers were taken down by Facebook on Thursday.

Middle East Eye (2019-07-31). 'Secret Embargo': Saudi Arabia Stops Turkish Exports From Entering Kingdom. theantimedia.com Saudi authorities blocked 80 Turkish trucks which were transporting textile products and chemicals into Saudi Arabia.

Tyler Durden (2019-07-31). Alleged 9/11 Mastermind Could Blow Saudi Arabia's Role in Attacks Wide Open. theantimedia.com He's reportedly ready to spill the beans on Saudi Arabia's involvement in the worst terror attack to ever take place on American soil.

Paul Kawika Martin (2019-06-20). Senate Votes to Block Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia and the UAE. peaceaction.org Washington, D.C. — June 20, 2019 — In response to the Senate voting to block arms sales involving Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and other countries, Paul Kawika Martin, Senior Director for Policy and Political Affairs at Peace Action, released the following statement: "When Trump vetoed legislation earlier this year to end U.S. involvement …

2019-08-12: Social Media Postees

Saudi Forces Attack UAE-Backed Separatists in Aden, 40 Killed
telesurenglish.net | 2019-08-11
The Saudi-led coalition intervened in Aden Sunday in support of the Yemeni government after southern UAE-backed separatists effectively took over the port city, fracturing the alliance that had been battling the Houthi movement. | RELATED: | Saudi Forces Kill 13 in 'Massacre' at Yemen Market | The infighting, which broke out on Aug. 8 to control the port city which serves as temporary seat of Yemen's Saudi-backed has killed 40 people and injured 260, the United Nations said. | "It is heart-…
telesurenglish.net/news/Yemen-Saudi-led-Forces-Attack-UAE-Backed-Separatists-in-Aden-40-Killed-20190811-0006.html

Saudi, UAE Proxies Clash in Southern Yemen, as UAE Plots Partition
Ahmed Abdulkareem | mintpressnews.com | 2019-08-10
At least 2,400 citizens have been forcibly expelled from Aden, while over 1,600 shops have been burned and damaged, more than 1,700 shops closed and 76 cars confiscated.
mintpressnews.com/saudi-uae-proxies-clash-in-aden-yemen-uae-plots-partition/261313/

Friday's Daily Brief: Indigenous Peoples' Day, Yemen food aid, IDs for Rohingya, protect fleeing Malians, Nagasaki Peace Ceremony
United Nations | un.org | 2019-08-09
Our main stories: 'Promote' indigenous peoples' languages urges Guterres; WFP resumes Yemen food aid; 500,000 Rohingya ID cards issued; Malians fleeing violence need protection; Nagasaki Peace Ceremony message…
news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2019/08/1044081

UN food aid to Yemen will fully resume after two-month break, as Houthis 'guarantee' delivery
United Nations | un.org | 2019-08-09
Life-saving food aid distribution is set to resume to 850,000 people in the Yemeni capital, Sana'a, following guarantees by Houthi opposition forces that the supplies will reach those who need them most, the World Food Programme (WFP) said on Friday.
news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2019/08/1044011

Steps taken to end Saudi 'guardianship' system for women, 'encouraging' start
United Nations | un.org | 2019-08-08
Allowing Saudi women to apply for passports and travel without their guardians' permission is "an encouraging move" towards the "complete abolition of the 'guardianship' system," independent United Nations rights experts said on Thursday, but more action is needed to fully dismantle these restrictions.
news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2019/08/1043941

The UAE leaves Saudi Arabia alone in Yemen
unitedEditor | uwidata.com | 2019-08-07
Once Saudi Arabia' key ally in Yemen war, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has seemingly parted ways with Riyadh, leaving North Yemen and calling for the independence of South Yemen. Saudi Arabia, on the other hand, believes in Ansarullah hegemony in the north, fearing Iran's influence will spread in the region. This has led to …
uwidata.com/4772-the-uae-leaves-saudi-arabia-alone-in-yemen/

Intensified Al Qaeda and ISIL activity in Yemen 'deeply worrying', says UN Human Rights Office
United Nations | un.org | 2019-08-06
Armed groups affiliated with the Al Qaeda and ISIL terror groups, appear to have intensified their activities in Yemen, Ravina Shamdasani, a spokesperson for the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) declared on Tuesday, describing the situation as an example of "deeply worrying developments" that have seriously impacted civilians over the past ten days.
news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2019/08/1043801

Facebook Dismantles Saudi-Linked Network of Fake Accounts
Middle East Eye | theantimedia.com | 2019-08-01
More than 350 profiles and pages linked to the Saudi government with some 1.4 million followers were taken down by Facebook on Thursday.

Facebook Dismantles Saudi-Linked Network of Fake Accounts

'Secret Embargo': Saudi Arabia Stops Turkish Exports From Entering Kingdom
Middle East Eye | theantimedia.com | 2019-07-31
Saudi authorities blocked 80 Turkish trucks which were transporting textile products and chemicals into Saudi Arabia.

'Secret Embargo': Saudi Arabia Stops Turkish Exports From Entering Kingdom

Alleged 9/11 Mastermind Could Blow Saudi Arabia's Role in Attacks Wide Open
Tyler Durden | theantimedia.com | 2019-07-31
He's reportedly ready to spill the beans on Saudi Arabia's involvement in the worst terror attack to ever take place on American soil.
theantimedia.com/9-11-mastermind-saudi-arabia-role/