Search results
1 – 10 of 31The PLC is deeply divided, and economic conditions are deteriorating. There is no indication of improved governance in the southern areas of Yemen that it holds, despite the…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286310
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
While tensions across the region have risen sharply, Gulf and Iranian officials have engaged in regular and high-level dialogue that has so far prevented a wider conflagration…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286252
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
Militias loyal to the STC launched ‘Eastern Arrow’ to clear AQAP and associated terrorists from Abyan and Shabwah. The fighting has been intense. The STC also appears to be using…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB272838
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
Despite its flaws and mutual accusations of minor breaches by the Huthi and the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC), the UN-brokered ceasefire has brought tangible and welcome…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB271980
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
The chances of reviving the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA, nuclear deal) are slim. Western governments hope that an agreement will reduce regional tensions. Arab…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB273064
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
While donors increasingly favour development assistance, Jordan still requires emergency humanitarian aid for the near-3 million resident refugees and migrants. Amman worries that…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB274264
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
The statement coincided with direct talks in the capital, Sana’a, on April 8-13, between Saudi Arabia and the Shia rebel Huthi movement which controls much of the north. Such…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB278561
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
Both sides -- the internationally recognised Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) and the Huthi -- appear ready to give Grundberg a little more time to secure a new agreement…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB273367
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
The fighting started on January 28, when the secessionist Southern Transitional Council (STC) acted on its threat to topple the Saudi-backed government, taking control of most of…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB229514
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
The separatists appear to have captured most of Aden. UAE officials say they will still provide assistance to their local partners, after the early July announcement that the UAE…