Tag: Houthi Rebels
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MV Minerva Attacked and Burning in Gulf of Aden Off Yemen
What happened The Dutch cargo vessel MV Minerva was struck by an explosive yesterday in the Gulf of Aden near Yemen. The attack left the ship heavily damaged and burning, and it is currently adrift without steerage. Initial reports indicate that two crew members were injured in the incident, while the majority of the crew…
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Israel’s Airstrikes Target Yemen and Qatar: A Deepening Conflict
Introduction Recent developments in the Middle East have raised alarm as Israel has escalated its military operations, conducting airstrikes in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, just a day after targeting Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar. This sequence of events underscores the complex geopolitical landscape of the region and the potential ramifications of these military actions. The Airstrikes…
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Houthi Rebels Raid UN Offices in Yemen, Eleven Staff Members Taken Hostage
In a troubling escalation of conflict, Houthi rebels have stormed United Nations offices in Yemen, seizing eleven staff members in an act that has raised alarms internationally. This incident, which underscores the deepening crisis in Yemen, has sent shockwaves through humanitarian organizations operating in the region. The raid took place amid ongoing tensions in Yemen,…