Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen

FCNL Welcomes Calls to Restore Humanitarian Aid to Yemen

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Thursday, September 17, 2020
Congressional News, Views, White House, Federal Government, Public policy, Government, Public policy, Other Policy Issues, Other Government, Civil affairs, Western Asia, Geography of Asia, Asia, Yemeni Crisis, Yemen, Humanitarian aid, Humanitarian crisis, United States Agency for International Development, Famine in Yemen, Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen

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.

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

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Monday, May 11, 2020
Western Asia, Countries, Geography of Asia, Member states of the Arab League, Member states of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, Member states of the United Nations, Middle Eastern countries, Yemeni Crisis, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Yemeni Civil War, Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen

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.

Prime Minister: The Yemeni citizen will be pleased with development and reconstruction projects

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Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Western Asia, Geography of Asia, Countries, Yemen, Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen

Hasan M. Alattas to the presidential palace in the temporary Yemeni capital, Aden, to identify ways of implementing development projects in line with the Riyadh Agreement economic development track.

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  • Hasan M. Alattas to the presidential palace in the temporary Yemeni capital, Aden, to identify ways of implementing development projects in line with the Riyadh Agreement economic development track.
  • He acknowledged several visits to the airport and port of Aden by SDRPY to assess development needs, and he assured Yemeni citizens in Aden and other provinces of a quick and positive outcome from the program's development and reconstruction projects.
  • These officials indicated that the program's projects were strengthening the transportation sector in a number of Yemeni provinces and bearing witness to the Kingdom's support for development in Yemen.
  • They pointed out that SDRPY was the first development organization working to improve services and rehabilitate roads in the Yemeni province of Al-Jawf.

Prime Minister: The Yemeni citizen will be pleased with development and reconstruction projects

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Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Western Asia, Geography of Asia, Countries, Yemen, Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen

Hasan M. Alattas to the presidential palace in the temporary Yemeni capital, Aden, to identify ways of implementing development projects in line with the Riyadh Agreement economic development track.

Key Points: 
  • Hasan M. Alattas to the presidential palace in the temporary Yemeni capital, Aden, to identify ways of implementing development projects in line with the Riyadh Agreement economic development track.
  • He acknowledged several visits to the airport and port of Aden by SDRPY to assess development needs, and he assured Yemeni citizens in Aden and other provinces of a quick and positive outcome from the program's development and reconstruction projects.
  • These officials indicated that the program's projects were strengthening the transportation sector in a number of Yemeni provinces and bearing witness to the Kingdom's support for development in Yemen.
  • They pointed out that SDRPY was the first development organization working to improve services and rehabilitate roads in the Yemeni province of Al-Jawf.

As Yemen Crisis Worsens, The Humanitarian Alliance For Yemen Launches Medical Mission

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Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Geography of Asia, Countries, Yemen, Western Asia, Internally displaced person, Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to the worsening humanitarian crisis in Yemen, the Humanitarian Alliance for Yemen is set to deploy a new short-term medical mission early this month.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to the worsening humanitarian crisis in Yemen, the Humanitarian Alliance for Yemen is set to deploy a new short-term medical mission early this month.
  • There is severe malnutrition among children, and people are dying unnecessarily from treatable conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer," says the Humanitarian Alliance for Yemen.
  • In addition, the Alliance will supply multiple local healthcare facilities with vital medical equipment, surgical supplies, and essential medications.
  • Most beneficiaries of this medical mission will be internally displaced people (IDPs) who face a wide range of protection needs and vulnerabilities.

CSO from US State Department and SDRPY Complete 2nd Stabilization Workshop

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Thursday, October 24, 2019
Geography of Asia, Countries, Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations, Yemen, Western Asia, Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen

Building on the activities of a workshop in April, participants discussed future stabilization programs and ways to improve international coordination of Yemen demining activities.

Key Points: 
  • Building on the activities of a workshop in April, participants discussed future stabilization programs and ways to improve international coordination of Yemen demining activities.
  • Saudi Ambassador to Yemen and Supervisor-General of the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen Mohammed Al Jabir and U.S.
  • "Sustainable development is the key to stabilization in Yemen, and we have had a very productive exchange of views and knowledge here," Ambassador Al Jabir said of the workshop.
  • The mission of the Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations is to anticipate, prevent, and respond to conflict that undermines U.S. national interests.

CSO from US State Department and SDRPY Complete 2nd Stabilization Workshop

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Thursday, October 24, 2019
Geography of Asia, Countries, Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations, Yemen, Western Asia, Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen

Building on the activities of a workshop in April, participants discussed future stabilization programs and ways to improve international coordination of Yemen demining activities.

Key Points: 
  • Building on the activities of a workshop in April, participants discussed future stabilization programs and ways to improve international coordination of Yemen demining activities.
  • Saudi Ambassador to Yemen and Supervisor-General of the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen Mohammed Al Jabir and U.S.
  • "Sustainable development is the key to stabilization in Yemen, and we have had a very productive exchange of views and knowledge here," Ambassador Al Jabir said of the workshop.
  • The mission of the Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations is to anticipate, prevent, and respond to conflict that undermines U.S. national interests.

At SDRPY Exhibition in New York, International Recognition for Saudi Development Efforts in Yemen

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Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Countries, Geography of Asia, Yemeni Crisis, Politics by country, Yemen, Yemeni Civil War, Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen

NEW YORK, Sept. 25,2019 /PRNewswire/ -- This week the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) is holding a special exhibition on the sidelines of the 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York to introduce the program and its development efforts in Yemen.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Sept. 25,2019 /PRNewswire/ -- This week the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) is holding a special exhibition on the sidelines of the 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York to introduce the program and its development efforts in Yemen.
  • Saudi Foreign Minister Dr. Ibrahim Al-Assaf visited the SDRPY exhibition area at UN Headquarters, accompanied by Bahraini Foreign Minister Sheikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, and listened to a brief explanation of development projects in Yemen from SDRPY Communications Director Abdullah bin Kadasa.
  • During his visit to SDRPY's pavilion, after hearing a description of the program's current and future projects, Yemeni Foreign Minister Mohammed Al-Hadhrami praised the Kingdom's development efforts in support of the brotherly people of Yemen across several Yemeni governorates and their impact on Yemeni communities and society as a whole.
  • The exhibition includes virtual reality (VR) technology representing program projects in the Yemeni governorates, videos of SDRPY operations, and an image gallery of Yemenis of all age groups who are benefiting from the program's development projects.

At SDRPY Exhibition in New York, International Recognition for Saudi Development Efforts in Yemen

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Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Countries, Geography of Asia, Yemeni Crisis, Politics by country, Yemen, Yemeni Civil War, Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen

NEW YORK, Sept. 25,2019 /PRNewswire/ -- This week the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) is holding a special exhibition on the sidelines of the 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York to introduce the program and its development efforts in Yemen.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Sept. 25,2019 /PRNewswire/ -- This week the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) is holding a special exhibition on the sidelines of the 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York to introduce the program and its development efforts in Yemen.
  • Saudi Foreign Minister Dr. Ibrahim Al-Assaf visited the SDRPY exhibition area at UN Headquarters, accompanied by Bahraini Foreign Minister Sheikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, and listened to a brief explanation of development projects in Yemen from SDRPY Communications Director Abdullah bin Kadasa.
  • During his visit to SDRPY's pavilion, after hearing a description of the program's current and future projects, Yemeni Foreign Minister Mohammed Al-Hadhrami praised the Kingdom's development efforts in support of the brotherly people of Yemen across several Yemeni governorates and their impact on Yemeni communities and society as a whole.
  • The exhibition includes virtual reality (VR) technology representing program projects in the Yemeni governorates, videos of SDRPY operations, and an image gallery of Yemenis of all age groups who are benefiting from the program's development projects.

SAVING YEMEN: FOUR U.S. NGOS TEAM UP TO LAUNCH HIGHLY COORDINATED RESPONSE

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Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Yemeni Crisis, Countries, Geography of Asia, Military history by country, In Yemen, Yemen, Yemeni Civil War, Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen

Four U.S.-based nonprofit agencies have formed the Humanitarian Alliance for Yemen to launch a closely coordinated, holistic response to the continually worsening humanitarian crisis in Yemen.

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  • Four U.S.-based nonprofit agencies have formed the Humanitarian Alliance for Yemen to launch a closely coordinated, holistic response to the continually worsening humanitarian crisis in Yemen.
  • Our goal is to ensure we deliver services that complement each other and ultimately help people recover and rebuild faster.
  • Now in its sixth year, the conflict in Yemen has pushed the country to near economic collapse and grave human catastrophe.
  • Fighting, shelling and airstrikes have caused early 100 civilian casualties per week, and tens of thousands of families have had to flee their homes.