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.
The direct talks between Houthi and Saudi officials have raised hopes for peace in Yemen ravaged by nine years of war.
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The Southern Transitional Council, backed by United Arab Emirates, is leading the separatist cause in Aden.
Deputy foreign minister calls on STC to hand over arms to government of President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi.
Interior minister acknowledges defeat to UAE-backed southern separatists, accuses Riyadh of not protecting its allies.
Call comes hours after southern separatists in Aden take control of the presidential palace and government army’s camps.
At least one person killed as fighting between southern separatists and government troops continues for second day.
At least one person killed in clashes between presidential guards and UAE-backed southern separatists, witnesses say.
In a letter sent to UN chief, Hadi says Martin Griffiths threatens ‘prospects for a solution’ to the conflict.
President-aligned parliamentarians gather in Sayoun, eastern Yemen, elect GPC’s Sultan al-Burkani as new speaker.
At least 60 people killed when prison facility bombed by Arab coalition in port city of Hodeidah.
General Shallal Shayae escapes unharmed from the latest in series of attempts to kill him.
