Red Cross announces exchange of nearly 900 prisoners in Yemen war International Committee of the Red Cross organises swap between Saudi-led coalition and Houthi rebels as ceasefire talks continue The Guardian - UK · Apr 14, 2023
Hundreds released in Yemen prisoner swap after Houthi-Saudi talks More than 800 detainees to be released according to an agreement reached between warring parties in Yemen. Al Jazeera · Apr 14, 2023
Red Cross: Yemen rebels, Saudi coalition begin prisoner swap An exchange of more than 800 prisoners by Yemen’s warring parties has begun The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2023
Yemen prisoner exchange begins - ICRC The release and swap of nearly 900 detainees by the two sides in Yemen's conflict began on Friday, the International Committee of the Red Cross said, a significant confidence building measure amid peace talks between Saudi envoys and the Houthi group. Reuters · Apr 14, 2023
Saudi-Houthi peace talks in Yemen's Sanaa conclude with further rounds planned A Saudi delegation on Thursday concluded peace talks in the Yemeni capital Sanaa with the Houthi movement whose officials cited progress and said further discussions were needed to iron out remaining differences. Reuters · Apr 14, 2023
Sanaa Meetings Continue, Prisoner Swap to Begin Friday Yemeni government officials have delayed the agreed-upon prisoner exchange deal to Friday from Thursday, as Saudi and Omani efforts continue in Sanaa to encourage Houthi leaders to implement an intra-Yemeni peace plan. The plan seeks to establish a ceasefire, renew and expand humanitarian truce, and ultimately lead to a negotiating… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 13, 2023
Saada Houthis Exclude their Coup Partners from Sanaa Talks A state of anger prevails among Yemeni political leaders who are nominally partners with the Houthis after they have been excluded from the consultations led by the Saudi and Omani delegations, according to political sources in Sanaa. Saudi and Omani delegations arrived in Sanaa last Sunday for talks with Houthi… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 13, 2023
UN Optimistic over Sanaa Talks as Prisoner Exchange to Be Held on Thursday The United Nations has expressed its optimism over the ongoing talks between Saudi and Omani delegations with the Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen’s Sanaa. The delegations had arrived in Sanaa on Sunday to discuss a roadmap for peace in war-torn Yemen. The peace would start with an expanded nationwide truce… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 12, 2023
UN envoy encouraged by peace talks between Yemen stakeholders The United Nations envoy for Yemen said on Tuesday that he was encouraged by the "depth and seriousness" of talks between stakeholders in Yemen, including in a visit by Saudi and Omani delegations to Sanaa. Reuters · Apr 11, 2023
Yemen's slide into political crisis and war Saudi and Omani delegations have been holding talks with Houthi officials in the Yemeni capital Sanaa as Riyadh seeks a permanent ceasefire to end its military involvement in the latest chapter of conflict in Yemen's modern history. Reuters · Apr 11, 2023
Progress in Yemen peace talks hailed despite prisoner swap delay The direct talks between Houthi and Saudi officials have raised hopes for peace in Yemen ravaged by nine years of war. Al Jazeera · Apr 11, 2023
Optimism Prevails on Reaching Intra-Yemeni Roadmap to End Conflict Yemenis, along with international and UN circles, are eagerly awaiting the latest developments in the Yemeni crisis file as a Saudi-Omani delegation arrives in Sanaa to meet with Houthi group leaders. With optimism prevailing on reaching a Yemeni roadmap to end the conflict under UN sponsorship, sources say the anticipated… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 11, 2023
Al-Jaber Visits Sanaa to Discuss Reaching Comprehensive Political Solution in Yemen Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Yemen Mohammed Al-Jaber said on Monday his visit to Sanaa aims to stabilize the truce and ceasefire, support the prisoner exchange process, and explore dialogue prospects between the Yemeni components to reach a sustainable and comprehensive political solution. “Continuing the Kingdom’s efforts to end the Yemeni… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 11, 2023
Saudi diplomat: Talks with Houthis aim to revive Yemen truce Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Yemen says his trip to the Houthi-held capital of Sanaa was aimed at reviving a cease-fire and re-starting political talks to end the nine-year conflict The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2023
WEKU · Apr 10, 2023 Saudi officials visit Yemen's capital for talks with rebels Saudi officials were in Yemen's capital Sunday for talks with the Iran-backed Houthi rebels, as part of international efforts to find a settlement to Yemen's nine-year conflict, officials said.
Al Jazeera · Apr 9, 2023 Saudi, Omani envoys hold peace talks with Houthi leaders in Yemen The visit displays progress in the Oman-mediated dialogue between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthi rebels.
The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2023 Saudi officials visit Yemen’s capital for talks with rebels Saudi officials are in Yemen’s capital for talks with the Iran-backed Houthi rebels, part of international efforts to find a negotiated settlement to Yemen’s nine-year conflict
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 9, 2023 Houthis Accused of Looting Humanitarian Aid in Sanaa, Mahwit Yemeni sources accused the Houthi militia of seizing humanitarian aid intended for the displaced and the most vulnerable groups in Sanaa and al-Mahwit, and selling it in the markets. The sources pointed out that Houthi leaders prevented hundreds of poor and displaced Yemeni families from obtaining their food aid. The…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 9, 2023 Yemen Postpones Prisoners' Exchange Deal 3 Days The legitimate Yemeni government and the Houthi group announced they would postpone the prisoner exchange deal agreed upon in Switzerland for three days. The exchange was supposed to take place on April 11. The delay came amid international and regional efforts to agree to extend and expand the Yemeni ceasefire,…
Reuters · Apr 9, 2023 Saudi, Omani envoys hold peace talks with Houthi leaders in Sanaa Saudi and Omani delegations held talks with Houthi officials in Yemen's capital Sanaa on Sunday, Houthi-run media said, as Riyadh seeks a permanent ceasefire to end its military involvement in the country's long-running war.
Al Jazeera · Apr 9, 2023 Saudi Arabia frees 13 Houthis as Oman tries to broker new truce Saudi Arabia, Houthis exchange prisoners as Omani officials arrive in Sanaa for talks to end Yemen’s years-long war.
Reuters · Apr 7, 2023 Exclusive-Saudi delegation to hold ceasefire talks with Yemen's Houthis in Sanaa -sources Saudi and Omani envoys are planning to visit Yemen's capital Sanaa next week to negotiate a permanent ceasefire deal with Iran-aligned Houthi officials and end an eight-year-old conflict there, two people involved in the talks said.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 6, 2023 Yemen Insurgents Approve Confiscation of Entire Neighborhood West of Sanaa The Houthi insurgents began confiscating the western neighborhood of Sanaa, claiming they were built on endowment lands, after imposing a 20 percent levy for the "Zakat of Rikaz." Although a year has passed since the Houthis announced their intention to confiscate large areas of land in the Asr region on…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 4, 2023 UN Alert: Yemen’s Highlands Brace for Deadlier Floods Next Week Much of Yemen’s Highlands should brace for deadlier downpours and floods in the coming week, the UN Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) said in a agrometeorological early warning bulletin it released Monday. FAO also said the return of the Saif rainy season was with a rough start as storms flooded…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 1, 2023 International Report: Yemen Ranks the Lowest in Mental Health Yemen is lagging in mental health, as the streets of Sanaa and major cities are filled with homeless and mentally disturbed people, according to a recent international report. Sapien Labs issued its third annual report on the mental state of the world, ranking Yemen 46th out of 57 countries. Sapien…