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Yemen’s Ministry of Human Rights holds conference on Saudi blockade

Jul 30, 2022 11:42

Under the title "Blockade on Yemen, slow killing of civilians under the UN cover", Yemen's Ministry of Human Rights has held a press conference in Yemen's capital Sana'a to highlight the catastrophic repercussions of the ongoing Saudi blockade on Yemen despite the UN brokered truce.
UN committee expresses concern over UAE torture of Yemenis

Jul 30, 2022 10:40

The United Nations Committee Against Torture has voiced concern over the torture and ill-treatment of Yemenis by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) armed forces, state security agencies, and on-state armed groups, calling for a "viable pathway” through which victims can seek justice.
Iran’s non-oil exports up 22% y/y in March-July: IRICA

Jul 28, 2022 14:07

Figures by the Iranian customs office (IRICA) show non-oil exports from the country rose by 22% in value terms in the four months to late July compared with the same period last year.
Ex-Khashoggi lawyer detained in UAE, rights group says

Jul 17, 2022 03:10

UAE security agents have detained US citizen Asim Ghafoor, former lawyer of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi, on charges related to an in absentia conviction for money laundering.
Emirati official: We oppose anti-Iran coalition in region

Jul 16, 2022 01:18

An Emirati official has dismissed the idea of forming a NATO-like military alliance in the region, saying the United Arab Emirates does not intend to form a regional coalition against any country, in particular Iran.
IRGC official: ‘Arab NATO’ ineffective in face of resistance front

Jul 11, 2022 10:31

A senior commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the US plan to form a so-called regional defense alliance with Israel and a number of Arab countries will fail like previous coalitions formed against the resistance front.
Iran: Increased US presence only foments insecurity in West Asia region, spreads terrorism

Jul 10, 2022 00:51

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says increased presence of the United States in the West Asia region will only foment insecurity in the region and help further spread terrorist activities.
Yemenis being evicted from strategic island to make way for UAE military base

Jul 06, 2022 23:56

Dozens of Yemeni families are being forcibly evicted from their homes in Abd al-Kuri island, southwest of the strategic island of Socotra, to make way for an Emirati military base, purportedly under the supervision of Israeli military experts.
Iranian athlete quits UAE Jiu-Jitsu contests to avoid facing Israeli rival

Jul 06, 2022 00:55

An Iranian athlete has decided to withdraw from AJP Tour Fujairah International Pro Jiu-Jitsu Championship in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to avoid facing an Israeli counterpart.
Over 19 million Yemenis facing hunger amid dramatic food aid cuts: UN

Jun 29, 2022 06:16

As the World Food Programme (WFP) announces further dramatic cuts to food aid in Yemen, a new UN report says more than 19 million Yemenis are now facing hunger, setting a new record since the beginning of the devastating Saudi-led war on Yemen in 2015.