Yemen Observer

Saleh back to Yemen soon to observe elections, media advisor concerns over opposition stance

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:13:05 PST

President Ali Abdullah Saleh, now in the United States of America for medical treatment from burns he sustained in an assassination attempt early June last year, pledged to come back to Yemen to participate in the February 21st presidential elections, reported Saba, the national news agency.

Leader, Yemen opposition involved in March 18 shooting incident

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:46:41 PST

An opposition leader said that he received information from a western diplomat suggesting that parties within the opposition were involved in the shooting incident of March 18 in which about 50 protesters were killed.

Yemen conducts non-competitive but necessary and historic elections

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:00:52 PST

The early presidential elections on February 21st, will be almost the last major step for Yemenis to move to the new Yemen.

Leader of al-Qaeda in Yemen kisses and bids final farewell to slain mid-level leader

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:46:50 PST

The top leader of Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsular (AQAP), Nasser Al Wahayshi, alias Abu Basir,was very keen on Wednesday to have the final look at his comrade Abdul Mumen Al Fathani who was killed one day earlier along with a number of fighters in an American air strike in Mudyah of the southern province of Abyan, mourners said on Thursday.

Yemen’s JMP leader attacks Islamist Party overall conduct

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:44:21 PST

An opposition leader accused the Islamist Islah party of exercising exclusion of opposing sides within the opposition coalition, and the inability to follow through the responsibility of the political partnership.

Seven al-Qaeda fighters killed in South Yemen

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:51:05 PST

The top leader of Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsular (AQAP), Nasser al-Wahayshi, alias Abu Basir, was very keen on Wednesday to have the final look at his comrade Abdul Mumen al-Fathani who was killed one day earlier along with a number of fighters in an American air strike in Mudyah of the southern province of Abyan, mourners said on Thursday.

Yemenis determined on elections as the only way for power transfer

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:39:01 PST

The early presidential elections on February 21st, will be almost the last major step for Yemenis to move to the new Yemen.

US drone and missile attacks killed 10 al-Qaeda operatives in Yemen, top leader survived

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:19:56 PST

The top leader of Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsular (AQAP), Nasser Al Wahayshi survived US drones and missiles attacks that killed at least 10 Al Qaeda operatives south of Yemen, said local residents Tuesday.

Yemen determines on elections as the only way for power transfer

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:15:18 PST

The early presidential elections on February 21st, will be almost the last major step for Yemenis to move to the new Yemen.

Yemen President clears airs with his own tribe before flying to US for treatment

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:10:14 PST

Knowing this very well, President Ali Abdullah Saleh did not forget to fix up every problem he had with his own tribe, Sanhan tribe, before he left to US for more treatments last week.

UNICEF officials: half a million children in Yemen are likely to die from malnutrition

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:09:10 PST

UNICEF Regional Director Maria Calivis concluded on Tuesday a two-day visit to Yemen where she saw first-hand the impact of malnutrition on children’s health.

Yemeni-Turkish medical conference starts in Sana’a

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:07:39 PST

The Turkish Ambassador to Yemen, Fazli Corman, praised the steps covered by Yemen for getting out of the current crisis, stressing that the signature of the GCC brokered initiative paved the way for a better future. He praised the new coalition government for having honored its obligations by approving the immunity law and holding the presidential elections on their scheduled time, February 21st.

President Saleh to return to Yemen to install the new elected President

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:05:06 PST

Knowing this very well, President Ali Abdullah Saleh did not forget to fix up every problem he had with his own tribe, Sanhan tribe, before he left to US for more treatments last week.

UNSC urges Yemen factions to fully implement GCC pact

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 13:56:02 PST

The United Nations Security Council in its meeting over Yemen issue on Wednesday night urged that the GCC initiative and its implementation mechanism must be fulfilled in a transparent and timely manner, and in a spirit of inclusion and reconciliation.

EU official assures Yemen is top priority

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:02:41 PST

EU official expressed the Union’s concern over the situation in Yemen as well as its support for all the measures that will guarantee a successful organization of the presidential elections on February 21st.

Yemen parliament approves Hadi’s nomination for presidency, okays immunity for Saleh

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:55:46 PST

Yemen parliament approved a draft law of immunity giving President Ali Abdullah Saleh immunity from prosecution and partial immunity for his aids on Saturday.

Al-Qaeda leader imposes “adverse condition” on Yemen government to leave seized town

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:39:05 PST

The armed group of al-Qaeda militants, who seized the southern town of Rada’a earlier this week , demanded that 15 of the militants currently jailed in the capital, Sana’a before they could withdraw, mediators told Yemen Observer. Sheikh Ali al-Tairi, who is leading mediation efforts along with other leaders in the town, said the mediation team refused the militant’s request.

Preparations for Yemen elections in full swing despite obstacles

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:02:33 PST

Next Monday January 23, the Members of Yemeni Parliament from both opposition and ruling party will vote for a controversial immunity law after it was amended to make the protection from prosecution for specific leaders from opposition and ruling party including President Ali Abdullah Saleh, according to sources from both sides.

Abducted Norwegian in Yemen assures friends he is safe

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:49:00 PST

The abducted Norwegian friends’ said he messaged them several times and assured he was safe.

Al-Qaeda insurgents set ambush for Yemen intelligence officers, kill 2, wound 7

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:07:31 PST

Militants suspected of links to al Qaeda opened fire on a minibus carrying intelligence officers to work in the southern town of Aden on Wednesday, killing at least two officer and wounding five, an official, witnesses and medics reported.

Yemen Military Committee sets Saturday for demilitarization deadline

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:04:05 PST

The Military Committee gave a 48-hour notice starting Thursday to rid the capital of all military presence. Vice-president Abdu Rabbo Mansour Hadi said that demilitarization would prevent Yemen from heading out towards a civil war.

Yemen Interim government approves amnesty law

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:35:02 PST

The Yemeni cabinet has approved a draft law of amnesty that will give President Ali Abdullah Saleh and his aides immunity from prosecution.

Six Yemeni navies dead and Five missing

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:11:48 PST

Captain of the sunken Navy boat was found morning along with other two sailors in al-Nukhailah area at al-Houdeidah on Wednesday morning January 4

Human rights activist attacked by al-Islah Security Committee in Yemen’s “change square”

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:08:50 PST

Yemeni female Human Rights activist was attacked by al-Islah security committee in change square when she was investigating the illegal prisons made by the Security Committee of the IslahIslamist part

Yemen amends weekend’s vacation to Friday and Saturday

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:37:43 PST

Yemen’s interim government decided to amend the weekend vacation from Thursday and Friday to be Friday and Saturday.