Yemeni Crisis

Yemen: Statement by the Spokesperson on the prisoners’ exchange

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Tuesday, September 29, 2020
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The Government of Yemen and the movement Ansar Allah agreed on Sunday 27 September to immediately release 1081 conflict-related prisoners and detainees.

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  • The Government of Yemen and the movement Ansar Allah agreed on Sunday 27 September to immediately release 1081 conflict-related prisoners and detainees.
  • The agreement, facilitated by the UN Special Envoy and the ICRC, was reached at the fourth meeting of the Supervisory Committee on the Implementation of the Prisoners Exchange Agreement.
  • This exchange of prisoners between the parties of the conflict represents a key step in the implementation of the Stockholm Agreement and in building trust among the sides.
  • The EU encourages the parties to continue engaging constructively with the UN Special Envoy towards a nationwide ceasefire and a resumption of political talks.

FCNL Welcomes Calls to Restore Humanitarian Aid to Yemen

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Thursday, September 17, 2020
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Continued humanitarian work in Yemen is critical, with 4 million displaced and more than 24 million in need of daily aid to survive.

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  • Continued humanitarian work in Yemen is critical, with 4 million displaced and more than 24 million in need of daily aid to survive.
  • Despite this untold suffering, the Trump administration has suspended $73 million in USAID assistance to northern Yemen, said FCNL General Secretary Diane Randall.
  • Before the pandemic, Yemen was considered the worst humanitarian crisis in the world.
  • He added that while humanitarian aid is essential, aid alone cant support a population of 30 million people.

Houthis continue to hold pardoned Baha’i prisoners of conscience during pandemic

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Wednesday, June 3, 2020
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Washington, D.C., June 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Six Bahai prisoners of conscience remain imprisoned by Yemens Houthi authorities, despite COVID-19 spreading to prisons in Sanaa and warnings from the UN that the virus is multiplying fast in the country.

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  • Washington, D.C., June 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Six Bahai prisoners of conscience remain imprisoned by Yemens Houthi authorities, despite COVID-19 spreading to prisons in Sanaa and warnings from the UN that the virus is multiplying fast in the country.
  • The BIC reported that two detainees in the Central Prison of Sanaa have been diagnosed with COVID-19, thereby heightening the risk of it spreading widely throughout the prison.
  • The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has called for prisoners of conscience to be released to protect them from the higher risk of infection in prisons.
  • Moreover, UN human rights experts have called for the immediate and unconditional release of the six Bahai detainees.

Yemen High-Level Pledging Event hosted by Saudi Arabia

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Friday, May 29, 2020
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The High-Level Pledging Event for the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen will be hosted by Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, 2 June 2020.

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  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The High-Level Pledging Event for the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen will be hosted by Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, 2 June 2020.
  • Yemen has been a priority for Saudi Arabia for the past four or five decades.
  • "It is precisely for this reason and the Kingdom's determination to help Yemen that the government of Saudi Arabia is hosting the pledging event for the humanitarian response plan in partnership with the United Nations.
  • Saudi Arabia has been the largest consistent donor to Yemen.

Yemen High-Level Pledging Event hosted by Saudi Arabia

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Friday, May 29, 2020
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The High-Level Pledging Event for the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen will be hosted by Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, 2 June 2020.

Key Points: 
  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The High-Level Pledging Event for the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen will be hosted by Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, 2 June 2020.
  • Yemen has been a priority for Saudi Arabia for the past four or five decades.
  • "It is precisely for this reason and the Kingdom's determination to help Yemen that the government of Saudi Arabia is hosting the pledging event for the humanitarian response plan in partnership with the United Nations.
  • Saudi Arabia has been the largest consistent donor to Yemen.

Saudi Arabia to Host Yemen Pledging Event 2020 on 2 June in Partnership with the UN

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Monday, May 11, 2020
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host the Pledging Event for the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen 2020 on Tuesday, 2 June 2020, in partnership with the United Nations.

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  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host the Pledging Event for the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen 2020 on Tuesday, 2 June 2020, in partnership with the United Nations.
  • Hosting the 2020 event is an extension of Saudi Arabia's global humanitarian and development contributions to Yemen, in particular.
  • Saudi Arabia also provides ongoing development assistance for the reconstruction of Yemen, including direct support to the Central Bank of Yemen.
  • By hosting this event, Saudi Arabia affirms its commitment to alleviating the suffering of the Yemeni people and to providing ongoing support to the country.

Saudi Arabia to support fight against COVID-19 in Yemen and Palestine

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Wednesday, April 8, 2020
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Participants in the emergency meeting also discussed ways to provide necessary medical support to many other countries affected by the outbreak of the pandemic.

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  • Participants in the emergency meeting also discussed ways to provide necessary medical support to many other countries affected by the outbreak of the pandemic.
  • This support will be provided in full coordination with United Nations agencies and other organizations for the good of all humanity.
  • The Kingdom's support for the fight against COVID-19 is the latest in a series of gestures embodying the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's commitment to providing impartial, comprehensive humanitarian assistance to all in need globally.
  • Saudi Arabia had previously pledged USD 10 million to the World Health Organization in response to its urgent appeal for help in serving countries with fragile health systems.

Saudi Arabia to support fight against COVID-19 in Yemen and Palestine

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Wednesday, April 8, 2020
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Participants in the emergency meeting also discussed ways to provide necessary medical support to many other countries affected by the outbreak of the pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • Participants in the emergency meeting also discussed ways to provide necessary medical support to many other countries affected by the outbreak of the pandemic.
  • This support will be provided in full coordination with United Nations agencies and other organizations for the good of all humanity.
  • The Kingdom's support for the fight against COVID-19 is the latest in a series of gestures embodying the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's commitment to providing impartial, comprehensive humanitarian assistance to all in need globally.
  • Saudi Arabia had previously pledged USD 10 million to the World Health Organization in response to its urgent appeal for help in serving countries with fragile health systems.

Baha’i prisoners in Yemen to be released, say Houthi authorities

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Wednesday, March 25, 2020
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Washington, D.C., March 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Houthi authorities in Yemen today ordered the release of all Baha'i prisoners, along with a pardon for prisoner of conscience Hamed bin Haydara, according to a television broadcast today by Mr. Mahdi al-Mashat, President of the Houthi Supreme Political Council.

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  • Washington, D.C., March 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Houthi authorities in Yemen today ordered the release of all Baha'i prisoners, along with a pardon for prisoner of conscience Hamed bin Haydara, according to a television broadcast today by Mr. Mahdi al-Mashat, President of the Houthi Supreme Political Council.
  • In a statement, the Bahai International Community (BIC) welcomed the announcement, calling for its immediate implementation.
  • The BIC further advocated for the Houthi authorities to drop charges that were issued in 2018 against over 20 other Baha'is, to return seized assets and properties of members of the Baha'i community, and to allow the functioning of Baha'i institutions in Yemen.
  • The Bahais of Yemen have and will continue to contribute to the life of their country and their fellow citizens."

Sana’a court upholds death sentence against Yemeni Baha’i

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Monday, March 23, 2020
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Washington, D.C., March 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- An appeals court in Sanaa yesterday upheld a death sentence against Hamed bin Haydara, a Bahai imprisoned since 2013.

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  • Washington, D.C., March 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- An appeals court in Sanaa yesterday upheld a death sentence against Hamed bin Haydara, a Bahai imprisoned since 2013.
  • The same court verdict also called for the dissolution of Baha'i institutions and the confiscation of any assets belonging to Mr. Haydara.
  • The Bahai International Community unequivocally condemns the death sentence against Mr. Haydara, said Ms. Diane Alai, Representative of the Bahai International Community to the United Nations in Geneva.
  • Since 2017, Houthi authorities have targeted and prosecuted over twenty members of the Bahai community in Yemen, including members of the Bahai administration.