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Saba Yemen
17 hours ago
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
FM, Military Leaders Meet Crew of "ETERNITY C" ship
Sana'a - Saba: Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Jamal Amer, along with Deputy Chief of the General Staff Major General Ali Al-Moshki, Commander of the Naval and Coastal Defense Forces Major General Mohammed Fadhl, Commander of the Coastal Defense Forces Major General Mohammed Al-Qadiri, and Member of the Political Bureau of Ansar Allah Dhaifallah Al-Shami, today met with the crew of the "Eternity C" ship who were rescued from drowning in the Red Sea. During the meeting, Minister Amer and the military leaders reassured the ship's crew that they are safe, affirming the keenness to take care of them as guests of Yemen, considering that they were exploited to carry out this mission. The Minister of Foreign Affairs said: "The directives of the Leader of the Revolution, Sayyed Abdulmalik Badr al-Din al-Houthi, stipulate that all people should be viewed as human beings without discrimination, especially in humanitarian aspects." He added: "We have been continuously following the crew's condition since they were rescued in the Red Sea after the ship, which violated laws affecting our security in Yemen, was targeted, to ensure your safety and proper medical treatment. This, of course, is in line with our leadership's emphasis on preserving human dignity regardless of religion, ideology, or nationality." The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates pointed out that the ship's crew contacted their families to reassure them, explaining that the crew is a victim just like the Palestinian people in Gaza, who have become victims of global arrogance, American hegemony, and Zionist expansionist ambitions. He touched on what is happening in Gaza in terms of killing, whether by military force, starvation, preventing the entry of food, or depriving people of medicine. He said: "Perhaps you have seen the suffering of the Palestinian people and sensed it during the hours of your own suffering before and during your rescue from the sea." He added: "Therefore, you may now sense how Islam views human beings and how the Zionists view them—there is a great difference, as you have experienced the level of treatment and cooperation from the Yemeni Armed Forces, even though they themselves are suffering and are always being targeted by Zionism. Yet in the end, they made a real distinction between how to deal with human beings and an enemy we confront face to face." Minister Amer noted that the ship's crew had never heard of high-ranking military leaders such as the Deputy Chief of the General Staff and the Commander of the Air Forces being present with the crew to provide care for them, and that this has not been witnessed before. This reflects the true Yemeni approach toward the entire world. He addressed the ship's crew, saying: "Rest assured that our care for you will continue, and we understand the ordeal you went through as a result of being exploited and the suffering you experienced during the targeting of the ship by the Yemeni Armed Forces." During the meeting, explanations were heard from a number of crew members of the ship, which violated the decision prohibiting dealings with occupied ports, and their motives for risking this journey to the port of 'Eilat' and not responding to the warnings of the Yemeni Naval Forces, in addition to the suffering of the crew until they were rescued and evacuated from the ship. The ship's crew expressed their gratitude for the level of care and attention they received since their rescue, as well as for being given the opportunity to contact their families and reassure them of their condition. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Khabar Agency
5 days ago
- Politics
- Khabar Agency
Mysterious Flights at Sana'a Airport… Has Arms Smuggling Begun by Air Under UN Sponsorship ?
Unusual air traffic at Sana'a International Airport on Wednesday sparked a wave of questions and controversy after activists and observers reported the arrival and departure of six foreign aircraft within daylight hours. The Houthi militia government remained tight-lipped, with no transparency regarding the nature of these flights or their cargo. According to activist Abdulqader Al-Kharraz, field monitoring revealed that the flights included four planes designated for transporting humanitarian organization staff, as well as a medical evacuation aircraft. Notably, the list also featured two Boeing 727 cargo planes, estimated to have carried around 40.2 tons of shipments daily—equivalent to over 1,200 tons monthly of uninspected materials. Interestingly, these flights were not listed in the UN Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS) schedule, which recorded only one flight that day. This has heightened concerns about a parallel air channel operating outside international oversight. These developments have led activists on social media to raise serious questions: Is arms smuggling to the Houthis now being conducted by air under UN cover, with Iranian-Omani-Qatari sponsorship? This comes after the Yemeni Coast Guard, affiliated with the Joint Forces on the West Coast, tightened maritime surveillance and intercepted the largest arms shipment destined for the militia in recent weeks—forcing the group to seek alternative routes. The unusual air activity coincided with a formal protest from Houthi Foreign Minister Jamal Amer, who demanded that the UN halt the international inspection mechanism in Djibouti, following increased crackdowns on maritime smuggling operations. Observers warn that these flights could open the door to smuggling weapons and military experts under the guise of "humanitarian missions," which would enhance the militia's combat capabilities, escalate the conflict, and undermine the credibility of humanitarian work in Yemen. Critics have also slammed the internationally recognized Yemeni government for its silence on these suspicious movements, calling it a grave failure in its oversight and diplomatic role within international forums. This inaction, they argue, has allowed the militia to freely bolster its military capabilities under a humanitarian pretext.
Saba Yemen
20-07-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Yemen Affirms Commitment to Freedom of Navigation, Except for Vessels Supporting Israeli Entity
Sana'a - Saba: The Republic of Yemen affirmed Sunday its firm position on the principle of freedom of navigation. This came in a letter sent by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Jamal Amer to the President of the Security Council for July 2025, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmed, and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. The letter referred to the statement of His Excellency Field Marshal Mahdi Al-Mashat, President of the Supreme Political Council, dated July 8, 2025, in which he affirmed the Republic of Yemen's commitment to the principles of international law and UN charters, including freedom of international navigation in vital waterways. The letter emphasized that the commitment to freedom of international navigation applies to all states and entities with the exception of the Israeli entity and those who provide it with logistical, military, or economic support that directly or indirectly contributes to the brutal Zionist aggression against the Gaza Strip. It noted that, in confirmation of Yemen's commitment to avoiding any unintended harm, the Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center (HOCC) was established to facilitate effective and transparent coordination with international shipping companies, to ensure safe passage for vessels not involved in supporting the Zionist aggression against the Gaza Strip, and to avoid any unnecessary escalation. The letter called for all commercial vessels and shipping companies to adhere to the instructions and decisions issued by the Yemeni Armed Forces in this regard, stressing that any disregard for these instructions will make the violating parties bear full responsibility for any potential repercussions. The Yemeni government in Sana'a advised all entities, whether governmental or private, to refrain from dealing with or cooperating with any assets or interests belonging to the Israeli entity, in order to avoid any risks that may arise from the continued aggression. The letter emphasized that the Yemeni Armed Forces are growing stronger and more disciplined and will continue their targeted and specific operations, with the sole goal of halting the unjust aggression and lifting the blockade imposed on the Gaza Strip, in accordance with the principles of international humanitarian law and international human rights law. In the letter, the Foreign Minister reiterated Sana'a's belief that the continued Israeli aggression threatens regional and international security and stability, calling on the United Nations and the Security Council to assume full responsibility and take immediate and effective steps to halt this aggression, provide urgent relief, and protect the Palestinian people. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
Yemen Press Agency
17-07-2025
- Politics
- Yemen Press Agency
Sanaa calls for urgent int'l intervention regarding critical conditions of expatriates in Saudi Arabia
SANAA, July 17 (YPA) – The Sanaa-based Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jamal Amer, called for urgent international intervention regarding the critical humanitarian and legal conditions facing a large number of Yemeni expatriates detained in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This came in the letters he sent to both the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, the President of the United Nations Human Rights Council, Jürg Lauber, and the IOM Director General, Amy Pope. The letters confirmed that the ministry in Sanaa had received numerous documented reports from citizens and their families, as well as from concerned civil society organizations, indicating practices that contravene the most basic principles of human rights and international law against Yemeni expatriates in Saudi Arabia. These practices focused in private on the arbitrary detention of many expatriates who were arrested without clear charges or being brought to trial within a reasonable timeframe in accordance with international legal standards. The ministry's letters indicated that practices attributed to complex administrative procedures related to deportation or the lack of a sponsor, which unlawfully deprive these individuals of their liberty and place their families in an extremely difficult humanitarian and economic situation. In addition, Yemeni diplomatic and consular missions in Saudi Arabia face difficulty in accessing detainees and depriving them of their fundamental right to defend themselves and to exercise of their internationally guaranteed legal rights. The minister pointed out that these practices not only contravened fundamental principles of human rights and international law, but also exacerbated the humanitarian suffering of citizens already living under extremely harsh conditions due to the aggression and blockade in Yemen. He stated that these conditions constituted a clear violation of numerous international instruments to which states were bound, including the principles related to the right to liberty, personal security, and a fair trial. Minister Amer expressed the Sanaa government's confidence in the vital role that the OHCHR, the United Nations Human Rights Council, and the IOM played in protecting and providing assistance to migrants and displaced persons around the world. He called on these organizations to urgently and directly intervene to address this urgent humanitarian issue by urging the Saudi authorities to immediately release Yemeni detainees who have completed their sentences or who are being arbitrarily detained without legal basis, in accordance with their international obligations.
Saba Yemen
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
FM refutes claims of impersonator posing as Yemen's permanent UN representative
Sana'a - Saba: Foreign Minister Jamal Amer sent a letter to the President of the Security Council regarding the false allegations included in the statement of an impersonator posing as the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Yemen to the United Nations during the Security Council session on the protection of civilians and humanitarian workers. The Foreign Minister emphasized that the allegations contained a stream of baseless claims , lies that must be exposed and corrected based on the established facts on the ground and the broader context of the Yemeni crisis. The letter comprehensively refuted these fallacies, clarifying that describing the events in Yemen as a "militia coup against constitutional legitimacy" does not reflect the essence of the crisis. Rather, the change brought about by the September 21, 2014 Revolution was a natural outcome of accumulated political and economic failures, rampant corruption, exclusion, and the inability of the former government to meet the demands and aspirations of the Yemeni people for reform and change. The letter stated that the repeated emphasis on "constitutional legitimacy" detached from popular will disregards the principles of good governance. It noted that UN Security Council Resolution 2216 (2015) was used as a cover for military aggression and a comprehensive blockade that prolonged humanitarian suffering, rather than serving as a tool for achieving just and sustainable peace. The letter also highlighted the firm stance of the Supreme Political Council and the Sana'a-based Government of Change and Construction, stressing that any political solution must be free from external dictates, preconditions, or the imposition of entities formed by foreign forces with no connection to the Yemeni people. The Foreign Ministry affirmed that the claim that the Sana'a government is responsible for humanitarian suffering is nothing but a blatant attempt to distort facts and divert attention from the heinous crimes committed against the Yemeni people. It attributed the root causes of humanitarian suffering to the comprehensive military aggression and unjust blockade imposed by the coalition, which has destroyed infrastructure, disrupted essential services, crippled the economy, and employed a deliberate policy of starvation by blockading ports and airports. This has deprived millions of Yemenis of food, medicine, fuel, displaced countless people, and created the worst man-made humanitarian catastrophe. The Foreign Minister's letter also debunked lies and rumors about the summer camps organized by the Government of Change and Construction, confirming that their activities include educational and awareness programs that promote national, moral, and religious values among youth. These efforts align with the government's responsibilities toward this demographic, similar to initiatives undertaken by many countries, including Security Council members. The Foreign Ministry reiterated that the issue of landmines is a real tragedy in Yemen, caused by the foreign military aggression brought about by the "hotel government." Many landmines were planted in occupied provinces, and the "hotel government" has pressured the international community and donor countries to halt funding for demining programs in liberated provinces, demonstrating the UN and donors' neglect of their humanitarian duty in this critical matter. The Ministry rejected repeated allegations of "alleged Iranian military and financial support," stressing that these accusations aim to divert attention from the reality of foreign military aggression and the comprehensive blockade imposed on Yemen since March 26, 2015. It affirmed that the military capabilities of the Sana'a government are the result of self-reliant efforts and local expertise developed to confront aggression and protect Yemeni sovereignty. The Republic of Yemen is a sovereign state with an inherent right to possess defensive capabilities to protect itself from external threats without interference. The letter explained that the prolongation of aggression is due to the insistence of its parties on a military solution and their rejection of serious political resolutions. It noted that Washington pressured Riyadh to prevent the signing of a roadmap due to Sana'a's unwavering humanitarian, moral, and religious stance against the genocidal crimes committed by the Zionist terrorist entity against civilians in Gaza. The Sana'a-based Foreign Ministry called on the Security Council to consider its June 21, 2025 letter, which demands the correction of Yemen's legal representation at the UN General Assembly and its subsidiary bodies by granting the seat to the Sana'a government—in line with popular will. If necessary, the seat should be declared vacant to preserve the UN's credibility. It also urged the Security Council to invite the Sana'a delegation to participate in the monthly briefings of the UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy to Yemen, ensuring a clear and accurate portrayal of the situation in Yemen—rather than solely listening to the illegitimate party occupying Yemen's UN seat, which has no presence on the ground. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
