(2020-03-17). Two Explosive-Laden Boats Launched by Houthis Destroyed by Saudi-Led Coalition – Reports. sputniknews.com Yemen has been facing a severe humanitarian crisis since 2015, caused by the ongoing military conflict between the government headed by President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi and the Houthi rebel movement, which controls the north of the country, including the capital of Sana'a.
(2020-03-17). The Saudi Royal Family Appear Unaware of the Dangers of Settling Scores Among Themselves. counterpunch.org Purges, interrogation, claims of torture, accusations of treason, suspicion of murder, an insane war in Yemen and ruinous plans for a "reformed" kingdom, all supported by the US and the west and an often fawning media. So what's new? Poor Mohammed bin Salman is surely getting a bum rap. Far from being a frightening and uncontrollable new
(2020-03-17). The Saudi royal family should beware fighting among themselves. zcomm.org The kingdom was never the pool of tranquillity that its rulers have claimed — it's history has been one of coup and counter-coup…
(2020-03-12). De-escalate now, to steer Yemen off 'precarious path', UN Security Council hears. news.un.org Yemen is at a "critical juncture", the UN Special Envoy for the country told the Security Council on Thursday. Speaking via video-link, Martin Griffiths said that the combatants will either move towards de-escalation or greater violence, which would make "the path to the negotiating table more arduous".