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Yemen

November 11, 2018

UN urges States with influence to end starvation and killing in Yemen

The UN says those who supply arms have the power or influence to stop the starvation and killing of civilians.
November 9, 2018

Fighters take over roof of hospital as fighting intensifies in Yemen

Hundreds of civilians have been killed in recent fighting, including in coalition airstrikes on a vegetable market and road checkpoint, Huthi fighters have now taken up positions on a hospital roof, placing civilians inside the building in danger.
October 29, 2018

European Parliament calls for arms embargo against Saudi Arabia

Members of the European Parliament have voted overwhelmingly to reaffirm its call for a European-wide embargo against Saudi Arabia, and a political solution to the ongoing conflict in Yemen. The Parliament originally voted to support an arms embargo on February 25, 2016.
October 26, 2018

UK arms to Saudi Arabia: Amnesty to intervene in legal challenge

The case will test the legality of Government’s decision to issue licences for arms exports to Saudi Arabia despite the risk of the weapons being misused in the conflict in Yemen.
October 24, 2018

Save the Children statement on UK arms sales to Saudi Arabia

Following German government’s decision to review arms sales to Saudi Arabia, Save the Children urges British government to follow suit.
October 11, 2018

Campaigners condemn Natural History Museum for hosting Saudi Arabian regime

Saudi Arabia is the world's largest buyer of UK arms.
October 10, 2018

Campaigners call on UK to stop arming Saudi Arabia after disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi

The Turkish authorities have announced that they will search the Saudi Arabian consulate in Istanbul as part of their investigation into the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
October 7, 2018

'Days of Tranquility' allow vaccination campaign in Yemen

The six day vaccination effort was made possible by a pause in fighting – known as ‘Days of Tranquility’ – agreed by parties to the conflict.
October 3, 2018

Suspected cholera cases in Hodeidah nearly triple over three months

Even before the war began experts feared Yemen could become the first country in the world to run out of usable water.
October 1, 2018

Australia must ensure military exports not used in unlawful attacks in Yemen, say NGOs

The Australian government must ensure its military exports are not contributing to violations of international law in Yemen, say NGOs.