YEMEN Press Agency

Eritrea releases 55 Yemeni fishermen

HODEIDAH, June 20 (YPA) - Eritrean authorities have released a new batch of Yemeni fishermen held in custody since the beginning of this month, local sources said on Friday. Fishermen said 55 Yemeni fishermen detained by The Eritrean…

Turkish soldier killed in northern Iraq

SANAA, June 20 (YPA) - At least one Turkish soldier has been killed in northern Iraq, The Turkish Defense Ministry said in a statement . The soldier died after being wounded in clashes, AFP quoted the ministry as saying, without giving…

Turkey attacks UAE policy in Yemen

SANAA, June 19 (YPA) - Turkish Foreign Minister "Mouloud Jawish Oglu" accused the UAE of working to divide Yemen and foment sedition in other countries, stressing his country's rejection of these policies altogether. Jawish told Al-Jazeera…

STC launches military operation in Abyan

ABYAN, June 19 (YPA) - The UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) militias on Friday launched a large-scale military operation against forces loyal to Hadi's government and al-Islah militants in Abyan province, southern Yemen, local…