A declaration of self-rule by Yemeni separatists has complicated Saudi efforts to withdraw from the war.
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No Respite in Yemen War a Week After Saudi Cease-Fire Announced
Yemen’s warring parties have not stopped attacks, United Nations officials said, adding that aid money is running out even as the coronavirus emerges in what is the Arab world’s poorest country.
Yemen Cease-Fire Is, at Best, First Step on Long Road to Peace
The country’s warring parties have proposed ways to end a devastating war, but yawning gaps remain and making progress will be tricky.
Saudi Arabia Declares Cease-Fire in Yemen, Citing Fears of Coronavirus
If it sticks, the cease-fire would be the first nationwide truce in five years of war in Yemen.
U.S. Cuts Health Care Aid to Yemen Despite Worries About Coronavirus
The Trump administration cited interference by Houthi rebels. But humanitarian groups and some Democrats asked for a delay because of the pandemic.
New Iranian Missiles Pose Threat to U.S. Aircraft in Yemen, Pentagon Says
The U.S. Navy discovered a new type of antiaircraft missile after seizing two shipments in the Arabian Sea.
Mercy Flight Leaves Yemen Capital, Cracking a 3-Year Blockade
A United Nations plane took seven seriously ill Yemenis to Jordan on Monday, the culmination of 18 months of fraught negotiations with Saudi Arabia.
At Least 60 Troops Killed in Houthi Missile Strike, Yemen Says
The missile attack launched by Shiite rebels hit an army camp and wounded dozens more on Saturday, officials said.
Missile Strikes Military Parade in Yemen, Killing at Least 10
The explosion took place at an event for recruits to a separatist militia. Children were among the dead.
With U.S. Help No Longer Assured, Saudis Try a New Strategy: Talks
Worried that they can no longer count on American defense, the Saudis have begun talking to their enemies to cool conflicts in the region.