Yemen’s president, hospitalized in Saudi Arabia after an attack nearly a month ago on his palace, has instructed his deputy to hold talks with political opponents on a Gulf-sponsored plan for a transition of power. The country’s main opposition coalition, however, dismissed the announcement. Foreign Minister Abu Bakr al-Qirbi said Wednesday on Yemeni state television […]
Dozens of Soldiers Killed in Yemen Fighting
Posted June 29th, 2011 at 11:50 am (UTC-5)
Military officials in Yemen say at least 26 soldiers have been killed in heavy fighting with militants in the southern city of Zinjibar. At least 14 Islamist militants also were killed as the two sides battled Wednesday for control of a stadium on the outskirts of the city. The fighting comes as part of daily […]
Yemen Air Raid Kills 4
Posted June 29th, 2011 at 7:10 am (UTC-5)
Medical officials in Yemen say a military air raid hit a vehicle in volatile southern Abyan province Wednesday, killing four civilians and wounding 12 others. The Yemeni army is battling hundreds of Islamist militants affiliated to al-Qaida who have seized control of several areas in the province, including the southern city of Zinjibar and smaller […]
Yemen Clashes Kill 9 Islamists Near Zinjibar
Posted June 28th, 2011 at 5:30 pm (UTC-5)
Yemeni officials say government forces have killed nine Islamist fighters in clashes near the southern city of Zinjibar, the capital of volatile Abyan province. A military spokesman said Tuesday that four other militants, also associated with al-Qaida, were injured in the fighting. Separately, the Associated Press reported that Yemeni government warplanes and artillery pounded several […]
Yemen Welcomes UN Human Rights Mission
Posted June 28th, 2011 at 6:50 am (UTC-5)
Yemen says it welcomes a United Nations mission set to arrive Tuesday to investigate human rights issues in the country following months of anti-government protests. The state news agency says Yemen’s Human Rights Ministry will provide whatever help is necessary as mission members meet with government officials and other political figures. The United Nations said […]
Yemen Says Al-Qaida Attack Foiled
Posted June 27th, 2011 at 12:10 pm (UTC-5)
Yemen says its security forces have foiled a planned al-Qaida attack in the southern province of Aden. The state news agency Saba on Monday quoted military officials saying “six of the most dangerous members” of the terrorist network were arrested Sunday. The Yemeni army has been battling hundreds of Islamist militants affiliated to al-Qaida who […]
Tens of Thousands of Yemenis Call for Saleh’s Sons to Leave Yemen
Posted June 26th, 2011 at 4:10 pm (UTC-5)
Tens of thousands of Yemenis have rallied in the capital, Sana’a, and other cities to demand that the two powerful sons of wounded President Ali Abdullah Saleh leave the country. Mr. Saleh has been hospitalized in Saudi Arabia since suffering severe wounds in a June 3 attack on his palace, but his sons have retained […]
Four Dead in Violence in Southern Yemen
Posted June 24th, 2011 at 5:25 pm (UTC-5)
At least three Yemeni soldiers were killed on Friday after an explosion in the southern port city of Aden. The blast in Aden’s free-trade zone came after Yemeni security forces opened fire on thousands of people gathered nearby for a funeral, killing at least one person. The violence wounded at least six other people Friday. […]
Four Dead in Violence in Southern Yemen
Posted June 24th, 2011 at 1:40 pm (UTC-5)
At least three Yemeni soldiers were killed on Friday after an explosion in the southern port city of Aden. The blast in Aden’s free-trade zone came after Yemeni security forces opened fire on thousands of people gathered nearby for a funeral, killing at least one person. The violence wounded at least six other people Friday. […]
Medics: Yemeni Forces Open Fire at Funeral, One Killed
Posted June 24th, 2011 at 9:55 am (UTC-5)
Yemeni security forces have opened fire on thousands of people gathered for a funeral in the southern part of the country, killing at least one person. Medical officials in the southern port city of Aden said the violence wounded at least six other people Friday. Since January, thousands of people across the country have been […]
