November 18, 2014 The United States strongly condemns the assassination of Sadeq Mansour, Assistant Secretary General of the Islah Party in Taiz.  Politically-motivated killings instill fear, increase instability, and do not serve the interests of Yemen or its people.  We call on all parties to abandon violence as a means to exert political influence or ... Read More»

November 7, 2014 The Group of Ten Ambassadors welcomes today’s cabinet formation announcement as an important step in meeting the aspirations of the Yemeni people through a capable, technocratic-based government that will work to address the numerous economic, humanitarian, political, and security challenges facing Yemen today.  We encourage all parties and political elements to offer ... Read More»

November 2, 2014 The United States condemns the assassination of Dr. Mohammad Abdulmalik al-Mutawakil, Secretary-General of the Union of Popular Forces, and expresses its condolences to his family.  We urge the Yemeni government to conduct a full investigation that brings to justice those responsible for this crime. Yemen’s challenges—particularly now—require moderate voices and a commitment ... Read More»

October 23, 2014 Sana’a — On Thursday, October 23, representatives of the U.S. Embassy presented officials from the Yemen Customs Authority with 9 CT-30 contraband inspection kits, 40 personal radiation detector pagers (PRDs), 15 personal radiation detector pagers (Mini Rad-D), and 3 density meter kits.  This equipment, valued at approximately $253,484 will assist the Yemen ... Read More»

October 19, 2014 SANA’A — U.S. Ambassador to Yemen Matthew H. Tueller and Embassy Sana’a Consular staff opened special Saturday appointments for 120 tourist and business visa (B1/B2) applicants at the U.S. Embassy on October 18. The U.S. Embassy’s Consular Section hosted this special “Super Saturday” event in order help Yemeni tourist and business visa ... Read More»