...and Yemen!
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klang
klang
in response and to further the control of money in the north, the houthis started to compile lists of employees of international aid orgs, ngos, etc, 'sacking'and punishing their staff, and replacing them with people loyal to the houtis.Earlier on in the year the PLC tried to put economical pressure on the houthis by ordering all banks located in houthi controlled areas (inc islamic and private banks) to move their headquarters to Aden.
There were several reasons for this - to even out the discrepancy of the rial between the north and the south and to bleed the houthis of fiscal recourses and means to trade internationally were probably the main ones.
It's worth remembering that the houthis are not strapped for cash and have managed tokeepp the value of the rial fairly stable, compared to the south.
Many banks did not comply with this order and refused to move, which was answered with imposed sanctions by the plc, which in term were largely ignored by banks and other trade orgs.
This order by the plc was widely criticised by traders via businesses all the way up ti the UN as it was seen as unfair, cruel and counter-productive in terms of aid distribution and fiscal flow.
The decision was reversed yesterday, allowing the houthis to work more independently from the south and controlling big chunks of the banking sector.
Another step towards a 2 state solution?
Yemeni Government Cancels Economic Measures Against Houthis
Aden (South24)Earlier today, the internationally recognized Yemeni government canceled the recent economic decisions against the Houthis, including ...south24.net
klang
klang
Pretty much what i was trying to say but with better wording:
Choking Economic Crisis
It is important to point out that the Port of Hodeidah is considered the only decisive point for the entry of all goods, including food and oil which constitute a basic factor for the life of people in areas controlled by the Houthis. The port is crucial for providing more than 70% of Yemen's food needs. According to the Israeli army’s security evaluation, following the air strikes, Hodeidah port has become incapable of unloading goods. Besides destroying the fuel storage facilities, the Israeli air strikes also damaged the cranes used for unloading goods from ships to the dock. There is a high probability that the damage to the port will lead to a severe lack of fuel in many areas in North Yemen over the coming period. Moreover, the massive damage to the Ras Kathib power station at Hodeidah will exacerbate the suffering of the people amid a very hot summer, especially in the hot coastal areas overlooking the Red Sea.
Read more at: Situation Assessment: The Outcome of Israel’s Direct Involvement in Yemen
Choking Economic Crisis
It is important to point out that the Port of Hodeidah is considered the only decisive point for the entry of all goods, including food and oil which constitute a basic factor for the life of people in areas controlled by the Houthis. The port is crucial for providing more than 70% of Yemen's food needs. According to the Israeli army’s security evaluation, following the air strikes, Hodeidah port has become incapable of unloading goods. Besides destroying the fuel storage facilities, the Israeli air strikes also damaged the cranes used for unloading goods from ships to the dock. There is a high probability that the damage to the port will lead to a severe lack of fuel in many areas in North Yemen over the coming period. Moreover, the massive damage to the Ras Kathib power station at Hodeidah will exacerbate the suffering of the people amid a very hot summer, especially in the hot coastal areas overlooking the Red Sea.
Read more at: Situation Assessment: The Outcome of Israel’s Direct Involvement in Yemen
Fires break out on abandoned Greek-flagged oil tanker Sounion that Yemen rebels attacked in Red Sea
Fires have broken on a Greek-flagged oil tanker previously attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels this week. The vessel now appears to be adrift in the Red Sea.
apnews.com
klang
klang
Another environmental disaster in the making
Fires break out on abandoned Greek-flagged oil tanker Sounion that Yemen rebels attacked in Red Sea
Fires have broken on a Greek-flagged oil tanker previously attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels this week. The vessel now appears to be adrift in the Red Sea.
Houthis to allow access to stricken Red Sea tanker amid fears of huge oil spill
The Yemen-based militants have denied an Iranian claim that they agreed to a temporary truce but will allow a tugboat to access the Sounion tanker
teqniq
DisMembered
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klang
klang
World bank autumn 24 report. Bleak with dire prognosis, but still some glimmers if hope. Some interesting stats in there
www.worldbank.org
Yemen Faces Mounting Economic Challenges as Conflict Continues, Regional Tensions Escalate
Yemen’s economy continues to confront deepening challenges as prolonged conflict, political fragmentation, and escalating regional tensions drive the country into an even more severe humanitarian and economic crisis, according to the World Bank’s latest Yemen Economic Monitor (YEM).
www.worldbank.org
bcuster
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US Navy destroyers unscathed after fighting off a complex attack of cruise and ballistic missiles and exploding drones
The Houthis launched a complex attack consisting of anti-ship missiles and drones, a Pentagon spokesperson said Tuesday.
The39thStep
Urban critical thinker
Apparently, these planes costs $102.1 million and as far as we know the Houthis do not have any
www.cbsnews.com
U.S. Navy crew ejects safely after fighter jet shot down over Red Sea by likely "friendly fire," officials say
An F/A-18 fighter jet was "mistakenly fired on" by the guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, authorities said.
www.cbsnews.com
klang
klang
Apparently they have one.Apparently, these planes costs $102.1 million and as far as we know the Houthis do not have any
U.S. Navy crew ejects safely after fighter jet shot down over Red Sea by likely "friendly fire," officials say
An F/A-18 fighter jet was "mistakenly fired on" by the guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, authorities said.
The Houthi air force has a single fighter jet — an ancient F-5. The US is very much not afraid of it.
The Houthi rebels apparently have just one F5 jet, and the US says it's nothing to be afraid of.
www.businessinsider.com
The39thStep
Urban critical thinker
Perhaps it wasn't friendly fire then
klang
klang
I don't think they know how to fly it though
planetgeli
There's no future in England's dreaming
Different
www.theguardian.com
‘Each step we take is an escape’: the intrepid hikers exploring war-torn Yemen
Few Yemenis hike, and female hikers are even rarer. But one group is overcoming security and social challenges to enjoy the benefits of walking in nature
_Russ_
Never not Knowingly Misunderstood
The greatest danger for any Yank in a jet is the other Yanks around himApparently, these planes costs $102.1 million and as far as we know the Houthis do not have any
U.S. Navy crew ejects safely after fighter jet shot down over Red Sea by likely "friendly fire," officials say
An F/A-18 fighter jet was "mistakenly fired on" by the guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, authorities said.
_Russ_
Never not Knowingly Misunderstood
I'm sure quite a few of them do...its keeping the things running that's the hard part and why would you bother anyway?
Drones and Missiles are far more readily available and in most instances more effective than a single F5, though perhaps they just like keeping it on the books as they like its other name. (Freedom Fighter)
klang
klang
From memory (which might well be blurry or outright wrong) - I read an article prolly about 10 years ago which dealt with exactly this. Most if not all air force pilots and commanders defected to the south after the houthi takeover of the north, leaving the houthis with literally no trained fighter jet personnel. The command of the southern air forces was handed to one of Salehs family members.
Can't remember anything about engineers in the north.
Won't try to find that article.
Israel Targets Houthi Ports of Hodeidah and Ras Isa With More Airstrikes
Maritime Executive. Jan 10, 2025
Maritime Executive. Jan 10, 2025
klang
klang
US and UK have been busy in Sana'a itself too
CENTCOM Forces Strike Multiple Houthi Targets in Yemen
Dec. 31, 2024Release Number 20241231-01FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETAMPA, Fla - U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces conducted multiple precision strikes against Iran-backed Houthi targets in Sana’a and
www.centcom.mil
klang
klang
Netanyahu keen to keep this going.
www.swissinfo.ch
نتنياهو: إسرائيل ستواصل التحرك ضد الحوثيين
القدس (رويترز) - قال رئيس الوزراء الإسرائيلي بنيامين نتنياهو يوم الأحد إن إسرائيل ستواصل التحرك ضد جماعة الحوثي في اليمن، متهما إياها بتهديد الملاحة العالمية والنظام الدولي، ودعا الإسرائيليين إلى الثبات.
www.swissinfo.ch
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