(2021-09-17). The US and Yemen: Putting a Disreputable Policy Right. counterpunch.org In Yemen, Saudi and Iranian interests collide, a civil war involving multiple parties has devastated the country, a humanitarian crisis has been going on for several years, and important issues of international law need to be resolved. Common to all these elements is the US-backed Saudi intervention over the last six years, which has rained
(2021-09-17). 'Great Strength': Houthis Reveal Details Of Large-Scale Operation In Ma'rib (18+ Video). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. | On September 17, the Houthis announced that they "liberated" more than 1,600 square kilometers in the central Yemeni province of Ma'rib from the Saudi-led coalition and its proxies during a recent large-scale operation. | The operation, codenamed "Great Strength," saw the Houthis and their allies imposing control of the districts of Medghal and Majzar. The Mass Millitary camp also fell into the hands of the Houthis. The camp was one of the Saudi-led coalition main bases in Ma'rib. | Brig. Gen. Y…
(2021-09-17). Saudi Arabia Says It Foiled Attack With Four Drones, Ballistic Missile On Jizan. southfront.org 
Illustrative image, source: the Houthis media wing. | Early on September 17, the Saudi-led coalition announced that it had intercepted and shot down four suicided drones and a ballistic missile which were launched from the Yemen by the Houthis (Ansar Allah). | According to the coalition, the main target of the attack was the southern Saudi city of Jizan. The drones and the ballistic missile were intercepted before they could reach the city. | "We are taking operational measures to protect civilians and civilian objec…
(2021-09-17). South Yemen Separatists Declare Emergency, Trying to Handle Protests. news.antiwar.com Protests in southern Yemen continue to grow this week as economic collapse fuels unemployment and widespread shortages. The Southern Transitional Council (STC), a separatist group, Years of war has taken the Middle East's poorest country and made things even worse, while a Saudi blockade has kept basic goods, including food, in desperately short supply. This has many protesters complaining that the Hadi government is a failure. | The STC…
(2021-09-17). Friday 9/17: Vigil For Abdulmalek Alsanabani. indybay.org SF Federal Building: 90 7th St., San Francisco, CA…
(2021-09-16). Military Situation In Yemen On September 16, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The Liaison and Coordination Officers' Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 297 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah during the past 24 hours | On September 15, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 3 airstrikes on the Majzar district | On September 15, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 3 airstrikes on the Jabal Murad district | On September 15, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 10 airstrikes on the Nate area | On September 15, Saudi-led coalition…
(2021-09-16). Saudi Arabia Is Eyeing Russia's S-400 As Replacement For US THAAD & Patriot Systems — Report. southfront.org 
S-400 systems. FILE IMAGE: Alexey Malgavko / Sputnik | Saudi Arabia is eyeing the Russian-made S-400 "Triumf" long-range air-defense system as a possible replacement for the missile defense systems recently withdrawn from the Kingdom by the US, the London-based Over the las…
(2021-09-16). At least 3 killed and scores injured after security forces open fire on protesters in southern Yemen. peoplesdispatch.org Southern Yemen is under the control of the Saudi Arabia-led coalition forces, which are waging a war in favor of now deposed president Abd Rabbu Mansour Hadi against the Houthis who control northern Yemen…
