Yemen

Saudi Arabian and Yemeni forces must protect civilians in Sa’da conflict - 11 November 2009

Amnesty International has called on all parties to the conflict raging in Yemen’s northerly Sa’da region to treat detainees humanely and protect civilians.

Family demands release of 'outspoken' Yemeni journalist - 6 October 2009

Muhammad al-Maqalih was abducted by a group of men in an unmarked van. It is thought  he is being held because of his criticism of the government over the armed clashes in Sa'da.

Yemen must reveal whereabouts of detained journalist - 21 September 2009

The Yemeni authorities must clarify the whereabouts of journalist Muhammad al-Maqalih, who was seized by plain-clothed assailants in the capital Sana'a late on Thursday.

Saudi Arabia must assist refugees fleeing Yemen fighting - 18 September 2009

Some seeking safe haven from the fighting between government troops and militants in the Sa'da region, are said to have been denied entry. Others have been forcibly returned to the conflict zone.

Yemen: Saudi Arabia must assist refugees fleeing Sa’da fighting - 17 September 2009

Saudi Arabia must not close its borders to civilians fleeing the conflict raging in Yemen’s Sa’da region, Amnesty International said today in a letter addressed to the Minister of Interior.
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Hundreds of political prisoners, including prisoners of conscience, were released.

Yemen sentences six men to death for terrorist activities - 14 July 2009

The Specialized Criminal Court found the men guilty of terrorist activities that included the killing of nine tourists and attacks on western embassies.

Armed security forces attack Yemeni newspaper offices - 15 May 2009

Armed security forces used tear gas and shot at the offices of the Aden-based Arabic daily al-Ayyam in Yemen on Wednesday.

Yemeni newspaper blockaded - 11 May 2009

A blockade by security forces of the offices of a Yemeni newspaper, aiming to prevent distribution of copies of the paper, has entered its second week.

Yemeni woman faces execution following political interference in her case - 22 April 2009

A Yemeni woman is facing imminent execution accused of killing her husband only days after the execution of another woman for similar charges.