December 2018
Houthis Begin Redeployment of Forces from Hodeidah Port
The Houthis have begun redeploying their forces from the strategic port of Hodeidah as part of a UN-mediated ceasefire agreement with the Yemeni government. This…
Khashoggi Murder: Saudi Arabia Establishes New Institutions to Improve Intelligence and Security Operations
Saudi Arabia has established new institutions to enhance its intelligence and security operations following the global backlash over the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. King…
Agreement Among Yemeni Groups on the Exchange of Over 15,000 Prisoners
The Yemeni government and Houthi representatives have agreed to exchange over 15,000 prisoners as a confidence-building measure for upcoming peace talks. The discussions, taking place…
Sweden Talks; Parties Involved in Yemen 'Have Not Yet Reached Agreement on Key Issues'
UN-led negotiations in Sweden regarding the Yemen conflict have not yet yielded agreements on key issues like the Hodeidah port and Sanaa airport. The Houthis…
Parties Involved in Yemen War Sit Down for Peace Negotiations
Peace negotiations for the Yemen war commenced in Sweden, with parties agreeing on initial steps to build trust through prisoner exchanges. UN envoy Martin Griffiths…
Court of Audit Confirms Complete Dismissal of Valiollah Seif from Service
The Court of Audit has confirmed the dismissal of Valiollah Seif, former head of Iran's Central Bank, preventing him from serving as an advisor to…
UN: Yemen Peace Talks to Begin Thursday in Sweden
Yemen peace talks are set to begin in Sweden with delegations from both the Yemeni government and Houthi rebels present. This follows previous failed negotiations…