2021-09-25: News Headlines

Anonymous669 (2021-09-25). Ma'rib: Large Explosions At Key Saudi Forces Camp Attributed To Houthi Missile Strike (Videos). southfront.org Illustrative image, source: the Houthis media wing. | Late on September 23, a series of explosions rocked al-Khashinah military camp which is located in Jubah district to the south of the central Yemeni city of Ma'rib. | The camp, which hosts Saudi-backed forces, was severally damaged as a result of the explosions, which went on until the morning of September 24. The camp's ammunition depots were reportedly wiped out. | Yemeni sources said that a pinpoint missile strike by the Houthis (Ansar Allah) was behind the exp…

Anonymous007 (2021-09-25). Military Situation In Yemen On September 25, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | The Liaison and Coordination Officers' Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 129 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah during the past 24 hours | On September 24, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 2 airstrikes on the Shada district | On September 24, Ansar Allah attacked positions of Saudi coalition in Abha Airport with a suicide drone | On September 25, clashes between Ansar Allah and Saudi-led forces continued in the west of Marib city | On September 25,…

Mohammad Ayesh (2021-09-24). Arabic press review: Hamas claims 'fundamental development' in prisoner exchange talks. middleeasteye.net Arabic press review: Hamas claims 'fundamental development' in prisoner exchange talks | Meanwhile, Saudi imports from UAE show steep decline, and Norway remains hopeful the Oslo Accords' two-state solution is still feasible | Fri, 09/24/2021 – 18: 04 | A member of the Israeli forces stands guard at the Gilboa prison in northern Israel on 18 September 2021 (AFP) | Hamas: Progress in prisoner…

Dania Akkad (2021-09-24). Khashoggi: US firm ends lobbying contract with Saudi centre linked to murder. middleeasteye.net Khashoggi: US firm ends lobbying contract with Saudi centre linked to murder | Squire Patton Boggs cuts ties with media unit previously run by Saud al-Qahtani, following campaign targeting one of its lobbyists | Fri, 09/24/2021 – 14: 16 | US President Donald Trump and then-Saudi Deputy Crown Prince and Defense Minister Mohammed bin Salman meet in Washington, DC in March 2017 (AFP) | A top US-based law fi…

Anonymous669 (2021-09-24). Houthis Launched Missile, Five Drones At Saudi Arabia In New Large-Scale Attack. southfront.org Illustrative image. | On September 24, the Saudi-led coalition announced that it had intercepted and shot down five suicide drones and a ballistic missile which were launched from Yemen, allegedly by the Houthis (Ansar Allah), over Saudi Arabia's southern region. | The coalition claimed that the five drones were on their way to attack city of Khamis Mushait in the southern province of 'Asir, while the ballistic missile was heading towards the provincial capital of Jizan. | "The [Houthi] militia's aggressive attempts to attack…

Staff (2021-09-24). Saudi coalition violated Hudaida truce 231 times Thursday. en.mehrnews.com Yemeni sources reported that the Saudi Arabia-led military coalition continues to violate the ceasefire in the Yemeni province of Al-Hudaida.

MEE, agencies (2021-09-24). Yemen: More than 140 killed in battle for government stronghold of Marib. middleeasteye.net Yemen: More than 140 killed in battle for government stronghold of Marib | At least 51 pro-government fighters and 93 Houthi rebels have been killed fighting for control of the oil-rich region | Fri, 09/24/2021 – 15: 33 | A fighter loyal to Yemen's Saudi-backed government fires a recoilless rifle against Houthi rebels in al-Kassara, northwest of Marib, on 28 June 2021 (AFP) | At least 140…

teleSUR (2021-09-24). 16 Million Yemenis to Face Hunger Soon, WFP Warns. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the World Food Programme (WFP) Director David Beasley urged countries to support Yemen because the his agency's food assistance can run out quickly. | RELATED: | Currently, Yemen is experiencing the worst humanitarian crisis in the world. Yet, WFP response plan for this year has half of the nearly US$4 billion needed to solve it. | "We are not at all close to 2019 funding levels. Back then we received US$3.6 bi…

_____ (2021-09-24). Biden At The United Nations Forgets What War Is. popularresistance.org Joe Biden, in his first address to the United Nations General Assembly, told world leaders Tuesday: "I stand here today, for the first time in 20 years, with the United States not at war." | According to the latest available White House war report, the U.S. was involved in seven wars in 2018: Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Somalia, Libya, and Niger. The U.S. withdrew last month from Afghanistan, so the number of current U.S. wars is likely six. Likely because in an age of so-called counter-terrorism operations it's not entirely clear where U.S. forces are deployed. | U.S. involvement, for instance, in Niger cam…

teleSUR, lvm, SH (2021-09-24). ONU: 16 millones de yemeníes están al borde del hambre. telesurtv.net Según la Unicef cada 10 minutos muere un niño yemení por falta de alimentos y nutrición.

Jason Ditz (2021-09-24). 35 Killed in New Round of Fighting in Southern Yemen. news.antiwar.com While the most severe fighting in Yemen centers on the Maarib Province, clashes often spread into neighboring areas. Thursday, this meant Shabwa Province, to the southeast, where the Houthis have had recent gains. | At least Even less clear is if the territory changing hands is going to stay…

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2021-09-24: News Headlines

Staff (2021-09-24). Saudi coalition violated Hudaida truce 231 times Thursday. en.mehrnews.com Yemeni sources reported that the Saudi Arabia-led military coalition continues to violate the ceasefire in the Yemeni province of Al-Hudaida.

Anonymous669 (2021-09-24). Houthis Launched Missile, Five Drones At Saudi Arabia In New Large-Scale Attack. southfront.org Illustrative image. | On September 24, the Saudi-led coalition announced that it had intercepted and shot down five suicide drones and a ballistic missile which were launched from Yemen, allegedly by the Houthis (Ansar Allah), over Saudi Arabia's southern region. | The coalition claimed that the five drones were on their way to attack city of Khamis Mushait in the southern province of 'Asir, while the ballistic missile was heading towards the provincial capital of Jizan. | "The [Houthi] militia's aggressive attempts to attack…

Jason Ditz (2021-09-24). 35 Killed in New Round of Fighting in Southern Yemen. news.antiwar.com While the most severe fighting in Yemen centers on the Maarib Province, clashes often spread into neighboring areas. Thursday, this meant Shabwa Province, to the southeast, where the Houthis have had recent gains. | At least Even less clear is if the territory changing hands is going to stay…

teleSUR, lvm, SH (2021-09-24). ONU: 16 millones de yemeníes están al borde del hambre. telesurtv.net Según la Unicef cada 10 minutos muere un niño yemení por falta de alimentos y nutrición.

_____ (2021-09-23). Praised for 'Braving the Smears,' Tlaib Votes Against $1 Billion in Military Aid to Israel. commondreams.org The vote, said Rep. Ro Khanna, "sent a clear message to the Saudis: end the bombing in Yemen and lift the blockade."

Anonymous103 (2021-09-23). The Battle For The Soul Of Islam: Will The Real Reformer Of The Faith Stand Up? southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Written by Saudi and Emirati efforts to define 'moderate' Islam as socially more liberal while being subservient to an autocratic ruler is as much an endeavour to ensure regime survival and bolster aspirations to lead the Muslim world as it is an attempt to fend off challenges rooted in diverse strands of religious ultra-conservatism. | The Saudi and Emirati efforts to garner religious soft power have much in common even though the kingdom and the United Arab Emirates build their re…

_____ (2021-09-23). 'This Is Big': House Passes Amendment to Cut US Complicity in Saudi Bombing of Yemen. commondreams.org Such cruelty warrants a congressional investigation—not only into the specific actions in Del Rio but, more importantly, into systemic problems within Border Patrol that allow such abusive conduct with seeming impunity.

Anonymous007 (2021-09-23). Military Situation In Yemen On September 23, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | The Liaison and Coordination Officers' Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 192 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah during the past 24 hours | On September 22, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 9 airstrikes on the Abdiyah district | On September 22, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 4 airstrikes on the Harib district | On September 22, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 2 airstrikes on the Rahba area | On September 22, Saudi-led coalition warp…

Anonymous669 (2021-09-23). Operation Dawn Of Freedom: Houthis Impose Full Control Of Al-Bayda (Video). southfront.org Click to see full-size image. | On September 23, the Houthis (Ansar Allah) announced that they have imposed full control of the central Yemen province of al-Bayda after seizing the last positions of Saudi-backed forces in an operation codenamed "Dawn of Freedom". | "Operation Dawn of Freedom primarily targeted the remaining dens of so-called al-Qaeda and ISIS, who are affiliated with the coalition of aggression … Today, we announce that our forces, with the support and backing of al-Bayda tribes and their loyal and free m…

Charles Pierson (2021-09-23). Washington Institute for Near East Policy Honors a UAE War Criminal. counterpunch.org The decision by the Washington Institute for Near East Policy (WINEP) to honor Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan spits in the faces of the 100,000 Yemenis the United Arab Emirates has helped kill over the past six years. Bin Zayed (popularly known as "MBZ") has been the Emirates' de facto ruler since his

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