(2021-06-28). Killings of social leaders and ex-combatants continue in Colombia and other stories. peoplesdispatch.org Today we look at 2 months of Colombia's National Strike, the release of activists Samar Badawi and Nassima al-Sadah from prison in Saudi Arabia, and more…
(2021-06-28). Ending the War in Yemen Means Overcoming Political Cowardice. covertactionmagazine.com UN World Food Program says that "400,000 children may die in Yemen this year without urgent intervention" The struggle to end U.S. support for the war in Yemen has run into another obstacle. This time it's partisanship. But it isn't Republican opposition blocking Joe Biden's promise to end U.S. participation in the world's worst humanitarian catastrophe. …
(2021-06-28). US Insists Hadi Is Only Legitimate Government in Yemen. news.antiwar.com Yemen's Arab Spring uprisings culminated in a bizarre election endorsed by the US and the UN. The February 2012 "election," such as it was, saw Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi running uncontested in a vote for a 2-year term in office. The vote only allowed a "yes" answer, and unsurprisingly Hadi claimed 100% support. | Not exactly a free election, but this is the sole basis on which Hadi can claim a political mandate. When his two-year term failed to pass an election law, he unilaterally extended his term another year, and so on. A decade later, Hadi still claims to be president, even though he's never run for election…
(2021-06-28). Military Situation In Yemen On June 28, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The Liaison and Coordination Officers' Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 104 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah during the past 24 hours | On June 27, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 23 airstrikes on the Sarwah area | On June 27, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 2 airstrikes on the Souh area | On June 27, Ansar Allah attacked positions of Saudi coalition in King Khalid Airbase in Khamis Mushait, a military camp in Najran and Abha Airport with fiv…
(2021-06-28). Saudi activists Samar Badawi and Nassima al-Sadah released from jail. peoplesdispatch.org The activists who worked for the rights of women and of the Shia minority were in prison for nearly three years and were released following the completion of their sentences…
(2021-06-28). Houthis Push Marib, Carry Out Missile And Drone Strike On Saudi Training Camp. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On June 28th, the Houthi spokesman Brigadier General Yahya Saree claimed of a successful attack on Saudi-led coalition positions in the southern parts of the Kingdom. | He claimed that the Houthis used five ballistic missiles and five drones in a joint operation on "sensitive" military positions in southwestern Saudi Arabia over the past 24 hours. | The operation targeted a camp of the Saudi National Guard in Najran, and military positions in Abha International ai…
(2021-06-27). Houthis' Rampage Continues: Two Missiles, Four Drones Intercepted Over Saudi Arabia. southfront.org 
File image. | On June 26, the Saudi-led coalition intercepted several ballistic missiles and suicide drones which were launched from Yemen by the Houthis (Ansar Allah). | According to the coalition, a total of four drones were intercepted over Saudi Arabia's southern region. At least two of the drones were on their way to attack targets in the cities of Najran and Khamis Mushait. | The coalition's air-defenses also intercepted two ballistic missiles. One of the missiles was on its way to Najran, while the other was heading…
(2021-06-27). Military Situation In Yemen On June 27, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The Liaison and Coordination Officers' Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 99 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah during the past 24 hours | On June 26, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 10 airstrikes on the Sarwah area | On June 26, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 3 airstrikes on the Madghal area | On June 26, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 2 airstrikes on the Nate area | On June 26, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 2 airstrikes on t…
(2021-06-27). Combat Footage: Houthi Fighters Expelled Saudi-Backed Fighters From Key Mountain Range In Al-Jawf. southfront.org 
File image. | On June 27, the Houthis (Ansar Allah) released footage from a recent large-scale operation against Saudi-backed forces in the northern province of al-Jawf. | The ground operation saw Houthi fighters capturing the al-Duhidah Mountains in the district of Khabb wa al-Sha'af. The mountains are located just 40 kilometers away from Safer oil fields and facilities in the nearby province of Ma'rib. The Houthis have been leading an offensive against Saudi-backed forces in Ma'rib for over four months now. | The foota…