Presidential Decisions Bring Historic Gains for Yemeni Women
The recent republican decisions issued yesterday, Thursday, marked a new turning point in promoting the participation of Yemeni women in decision-making positions. The decisions included the appointment of Dr. Afrah Abdulaziz Al-Zouba as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, making her the first woman in the country's history to hold this sovereign portfolio. Moreover, Dr. Ahd Mohammed Salem Jaasous was appointed Minister of Local Administration, becoming the first woman to take on this ministry since the establishment of the republic.
U.S. Extends Work Permits for Temporary Protected Status Holders
The U.S. administration has extended work permits for hundreds of thousands of migrants from Haiti and six other countries who are protected under the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program, just hours before the permits were due to expire.
Oil price tops $100 a barrel
Oil prices jumped above $100 per barrel today, Monday, as the U.S. Navy prepares to take control of ship movements in the Strait of Hormuz.
England Claim FIFA World Cup 2026 Bronze with Victory over France
England secured third place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating France 6-4 in the third-place playoff on Saturday.
Last Update: ،
2026/07/24
Time
06:33:50
Latest News:
Yemeni Ambassador, Chinese Official Discuss Houthi Threats to International Shipping
Yemeni Ambassador Says Houthi Militia Advances Iran's Regional Agenda
Yemen’s Ambassador Discusses Developments in Yemen, Iranian Violations with Lebanese Information Minister
Republican Decree About Limited Cabinet Reshuffle in Dr. Shaya Zindani's Government
France Condemns Houthi Militias Attacks in Red Sea, Confirms its Commitment to Protecting Navigation ..
Latest News:
Yemeni Ambassador, Chinese Official Discuss Houthi Threats to International Shipping
Yemeni Ambassador Says Houthi Militia Advances Iran's Regional Agenda
Yemen’s Ambassador Discusses Developments in Yemen, Iranian Violations with Lebanese Information Minister
Republican Decree About Limited Cabinet Reshuffle in Dr. Shaya Zindani's Government
France Condemns Houthi Militias Attacks in Red Sea, Confirms its Commitment to Protecting Navigation ..
HR Minister calls UN to press for release of forcibly disappeared
[26/11/2017 05:48]
ADEN-SABA
Minister of Human Rights Mohammed Askar has called on the UN and the whole international community to press the Houthi-Saleh rebel militias to release the scores of peaceful activists they abducted and forced into disappearance over the course of their rebellion since they seized power by force in 2014.
In a meeting with the Chairwoman of the Abductees' Mothers Association, Amat al-Salam al-Haj in Aden on Sunday, Askar acquainted al-Haj about the Prime Minister Ahmed bin-Daghr's issued directives to the government to pay an amount of YR 149 million as salaries to the families of 2483 forcibly disappeared further to the previous payment of a similar amount.
He pointed to bin-Daghr's recent proposal to the rebels through the ICRC chief to swap prisoners unconditionally, an attempt that bin-Daghr made and the rebels refused.
Askar condemned the Houthi-Saleh militias' torture of the activists in their jails to the point of death.
He praised the abductees' mothers fight and perseverance for the freedom of their children in the rebels' jails promising to keep working to alleviate the suffering of the families of the abducted and disappeared.
Al-Haj called on the international community and the UN to press the rebel militias for releasing the forcibly disappeared saying their children are subjected to horrific abuses in the rebel militias' prisons.
Minister of Human Rights Mohammed Askar has called on the UN and the whole international community to press the Houthi-Saleh rebel militias to release the scores of peaceful activists they abducted and forced into disappearance over the course of their rebellion since they seized power by force in 2014.
In a meeting with the Chairwoman of the Abductees' Mothers Association, Amat al-Salam al-Haj in Aden on Sunday, Askar acquainted al-Haj about the Prime Minister Ahmed bin-Daghr's issued directives to the government to pay an amount of YR 149 million as salaries to the families of 2483 forcibly disappeared further to the previous payment of a similar amount.
He pointed to bin-Daghr's recent proposal to the rebels through the ICRC chief to swap prisoners unconditionally, an attempt that bin-Daghr made and the rebels refused.
Askar condemned the Houthi-Saleh militias' torture of the activists in their jails to the point of death.
He praised the abductees' mothers fight and perseverance for the freedom of their children in the rebels' jails promising to keep working to alleviate the suffering of the families of the abducted and disappeared.
Al-Haj called on the international community and the UN to press the rebel militias for releasing the forcibly disappeared saying their children are subjected to horrific abuses in the rebel militias' prisons.
Key words:
SABA Minister - unconditionally - international - disappearance - perseverance - disappeared - Association - abductees' - Chairwoman - Abductees' -
Presidential Decisions Bring Historic Gains for Yemeni Women
Yemeni Ambassador, Chinese Official Discuss Houthi Threats to International Shipping
Republican Decree About Limited Cabinet Reshuffle in Dr. Shaya Zindani's Government
European Union: Houthi Militias Attack on Saudi Oil Tanker Unacceptable, Illegal
Qatar Strongly Condemns Houthi Militias Targeting Saudi Ship, Describing It Threat to Global Energy Security
Kuwait Condemns Houthi Assault on Saudi Vessel, Reaffirms Commitment to Maritime Security
Bahrain Condemns Houthi Attack on Saudi-Operated Vessel in the Red Sea
Yemeni Government Condemns Houthi Attack on Saudi-Operated Vessel in Red Sea
Lebanon Condemns Houthi Threats Against Saudi Arabia
PM Zindani: Prince Mohammed bin Salman Hospital Reflects Saudi Lasting Support for Yemen
