UN urges probe into death of staffer held by Yemen's Houthis
The UN has asked for an independent investigation after OHCHR employee Mohammad el‑Shami died while in Houthi detention, raising concerns over dozens of detained aid workers.
1 Nov 2026
Yemen
All UnbarNews coverage of Yemen: 32 reports, newest first. Each story links to the original reporting it is based on.
World
Missile debris damages Khamis Mushait after Saudi interception
Fragments from two Houthi rockets intercepted over the Saudi city fell to the ground, causing property damage and injuries on Oct. 26, 2026.
26 Oct 2026
World
Houthis strike Saudi sites and Aden airport in coordinated missile barrage
On Oct. 24, 2026, the Houthi movement launched missiles that hit Saudi Arabia and key facilities in Yemen’s port city of Aden.
24 Oct 2026
World
Yemen’s government forces intensify campaign in Taiz amid ongoing civil war
Government troops say they launched several air and ground operations in Taiz within 24 hours, widening the fight with Houthi rebels.
27 Sept 2026
World
Yemen announces amnesty for Houthi defectors amid broad mobilisation push
The government’s call for a nationwide mobilisation includes a pardon scheme aimed at weakening rebel forces and restoring unity.
26 Sept 2026
World
Yemen President Announces Amnesty for Houthi Defectors and Calls for New Recruits
The interim leader urges citizens to enlist while offering a blanket pardon to rebels who lay down arms, aiming to erode the insurgency’s ranks.
26 Sept 2026
World
Yemen's interim president calls for new recruits and promises clemency to former Houthi fighters
Rashad al‑Alimi announced a recruitment drive and an amnesty scheme for Houthi defectors in his first address after setbacks on the Red Sea coast.
26 Sept 2026
World
Understanding Yemen’s Prolonged War: From the 2014 Houthi Rise to Today’s Crisis
A concise timeline traces the pivotal moments that have driven Yemen’s conflict over the last decade.
21 Sept 2026
World
Saudi Arabia signals major retaliation after Houthi strikes
Saudi officials say the kingdom will launch a sizeable response to recent Houthi attacks from Yemen.
20 Sept 2026
World
Saudi officials say Yemen's Houthis fired missile toward Riyadh
Riyadh was reportedly targeted for the first time by a Houthi ballistic missile, according to Saudi statements released on Saturday.
20 Sept 2026
India
Houthi missile and drone barrage sparks chaos at Riyadh airport
Saudi air defenses intercepted a ballistic missile as explosions rattled the capital after a large‑scale Houthi strike.
20 Sept 2026
World
Turkey pledges military aid to Saudi Arabia as Houthi strikes surge
Turkish foreign minister says Ankara stands ready to support Saudi security amid intensifying attacks from Yemen's Houthi rebels.
19 Sept 2026
World
Yemen's capital braces for soaring costs after fuel price hike
Sanaa residents face higher food and transport bills as the government lifts fuel subsidies for the first time in four years.
18 Sept 2026
World
Yemeni Military Strikes Houthis as Saudi Arabia Appeals for Missile Shield
Amid escalating clashes, Yemen’s forces have hit Houthi positions while Riyadh asks allies for air‑defence aid, and Washington says it will not deploy troops directly.
17 Sept 2026
World
Yemeni refugees strain Djibouti's humanitarian resources
An influx of Yemenis fleeing conflict has deepened Djibouti's already fragile aid situation, officials say.
14 Sept 2026
World
Red Sea oil pipeline halted as Houthi strikes seize Yemeni port, Saudi says
Saudi Arabia shut its East-West Crude Oil Pipeline after Houthi militants captured a key Red Sea port, raising concerns for global oil flow.
14 Sept 2026
World
Escalating clashes push Yemen's humanitarian emergency to new depths
Renewed fighting across Yemen has intensified shortages and displacement, worsening an already severe crisis.
13 Sept 2026
World
Thousands of Yemenis Reach Djibouti as Conflict Spurs Rapid Exodus
Around 1,400 Yemeni refugees arrived in Obock, Djibouti, within a day amid escalating Houthi control of the Bab al-Mandeb strait, Al Jazeera reports.
13 Sept 2026
World
Houthis Capture Mayun Island, Tightening Grip on Red Sea Passage
The rebel group’s takeover of the small island heightens control over the Bab al‑Mandeb chokepoint, raising concerns for maritime traffic.
13 Sept 2026
World
Houthi seizure of Red Sea island heightens risk to global oil routes
Iran‑backed rebels have taken a key island in the Bab el‑Mandeb, prompting Saudi Arabia to halt a major pipeline as a safety measure.
13 Sept 2026
World
Regional powers weigh response as Houthi strikes test Mecca Pact provisions
Saudi Arabia could call on Pakistan and Turkey for support, but experts say direct combat involvement remains doubtful, Al Jazeera says.
12 Sept 2026
World
Yemen’s government forces claim air strike on Houthi targets in Mocha
The military says jets hit Houthi fighters and vehicles along the Red Sea coast in a coordinated operation.
12 Sept 2026
World
Houthis' surprise lightning strike leaves Saudi troops without air cover
A rapid Houthi assault on a Saudi‑backed base in Yemen caught the coalition off guard, as promised air support failed to arrive.
12 Sept 2026
World
Houthis announce capture of Perim Island, expanding Red Sea dominance
The Iran‑backed movement says it has taken the strategic island, tightening its grip on a key maritime corridor.
11 Sept 2026
World
Houthi Forces Secure Full Red Sea Coastline in Yemen, Raising Regional Concerns
Iran‑backed rebels now dominate Yemen’s western shoreline, prompting fears over maritime traffic and stability.
11 Sept 2026
India
Anthropic flags Houthi missile program using AI model Claude
The AI research firm says a Yemen‑based weapons cell is employing its Claude system to train and improve missile designs.
11 Sept 2026
India
Iranian weapons fuel Houthis' rapid takeover of strategic Red Sea port
Supplied arms from Tehran helped Yemen's Houthis seize a vital maritime hub in a swift assault, prompting fresh worries about regional security.
11 Sept 2026
World
Yemen envoy warns Houthi moves could broaden conflict at Bab al-Mandeb
In a televised interview, Yemen’s ambassador cautioned that Houthi threats to the strategic strait risk escalating the war and disrupting global shipping.
9 Sept 2026
World
Video captures suspected Houthi ambush on Yemeni government convoy
Al Jazeera releases footage of a roadside attack on Yemeni forces, illustrating the war's persistent volatility.
9 Sept 2026
World
Yemen’s Government Forces Vow to Capture Sanaa Amid Intensifying Frontlines
Government troops backed by Saudi Arabia promise to take the capital as clashes with Houthi fighters continue across the country, Al Jazeera reports.
8 Sept 2026
World
Yemen’s Coastlines See New Clashes Over Strategic Bab al‑Mandeb Passage
Government‑aligned troops have launched counter‑offensives against Iran‑backed Houthis as battles intensify around the vital Bab al‑Mandeb strait.
7 Sept 2026
World
Yemen's vaccine shortage threatens health of millions of children
A dispute over vaccine supplies has left about five million Yemeni youngsters without routine immunisations, raising alarm over possible disease outbreaks.
7 Sept 2026
