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Statement by the Press Secretary Regarding the Violence and Humanitarian Conditions in Yemen

The United States is gravely concerned by the recent escalation in violence and continued dire humanitarian conditions in Yemen.  We urge all parties to immediately cease hostilities, reenergize political talks, and end the suffering of the Yemeni people.  We condemn the Houthis’ brutal repression of political opponents in Sana’a, including the killing of their former ... Read More»

By U.S. Embassy in Sana'a | 11 December, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases

Statement by President Donald J. Trump on Yemen

I have directed officials in my Administration to call the leadership of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to request that they completely allow food, fuel, water, and medicine to reach the Yemeni people who desperately need it. This must be done for humanitarian reasons immediately. Read More»

By U.S. Embassy in Sana'a | 6 December, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases

Statement from USAID Administrator Mark Green on Yemen

The United States remains extremely concerned about the dire humanitarian situation in Yemen. Over the last week, fighting in Sana’a has intensified-killing and injuring hundreds of people. This spike in violence has brought increased suffering to a city of more than one million people who are now trapped inside their homes. We call on all ... Read More»

By U.S. Embassy in Sana'a | 5 December, 2017 | Topics: Featured Event, USAID | Tags: USAID

Statement from Ambassador Matthew Tueller, US Ambassador to Yemen

The United States is very concerned about the reports of fighting in Sanaa and the potential this has for civilian casualties and damage to the capital city. We urge calm and welcome the statements from various parties about seeking a peaceful resolution. The violence in Sanaa and the desperate humanitarian crisis underscore the need for ... Read More»

By U.S. Embassy in Sana'a | 3 December, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases

Treasury Designates Large-Scale IRGC-QF Counterfeiting Ring

11/20/2017 Iranian Network Prints Counterfeit Yemeni Bank Notes for IRGC-Qods Force WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated a network of individuals and entities involved in a large-scale scheme to help Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force (IRGC-QF) counterfeit currency to support its destabilizing activities. This ... Read More»

By U.S. Embassy in Sana'a | 27 November, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases

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