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UNICEF cargo plane touches down in Sanaa airport

SANAA, Nov. 17 (YPA) - A cargo plane of UNICEF carrying vaccines for children touched down on Tuesday at Sanaa International Airport. The plane was loaded with five million and 136 thousand doses of oral polio vaccine for the children under…

New armed clashes erupt in Abyan

ABYAN, Nov. 17 (YPA) – Fierce clashes renewed on Tuesday between the Saudi-led coalition factions in Yemen's southern province of Abyan, according to sources. The sources affirmed that the clashes broke out between the UAE-backed Southern…

Senior military leaders killed in Marib

MARIB, Nov. 17 (YPA) - A senior commander loyal the Saudi-led coalition was killed on Tuesday in the battle on the outskirts of the city of Marib, according to sources. The sources affirmed that Brigadier General Naji bin Naji Ayedh,…

Tribal sheikh survives assassination attempt in Mocha

TAIZ, Nov. 17 (YPA) – A tribal sheikh survived on Tuesday an assassination attempt in al-Mocha district of Taiz province, sources said. The sources affirmed that a commander of the so-called "Central Security" Brigades, who was appointed by…

Coalition fighter jets attack Yemen

SANAA, Nov. 17 (YPA) – The Saudi-led coalition fighter jets on Tuesday waged 23 strikes on most of the Yemeni provinces, a security official told Yemen Press Agency. The official affirmed that the fighter jets hit both districts of Madghal…

Dozens of STC wounded arrive in Aden hospitals

ADEN, Nov. 17 (YPA) – About 26 wounded from the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) militia arrived at hospitals in Aden city, south of Yemen, according to medical sources. The source, Al-Jumhuriya hospital was received 8…

Woman killed in clashes in Taiz

TAIZ, Nov. 17 (YPA) – A woman was killed on Tuesday in fierce clashes broke out between gunmen in west of Taiz province, according to sources. The source said that the clashes happened due to disputes over a plot of land, which also led to…