Waddah Aljaleel

Waddah Aljaleel
Sports Yemen’s Youth and Sports Ministry operates under challenging conditions due to war and Houthi-waged coup (Government Media)

Football Unites Yemenis Amid Conflict, Houthis’ Opportunism

Football is a rare source of happiness for Yemenis, a breath of fresh air in the midst of their struggles. When the national teams succeed, it sparks a…

Waddah Aljaleel (Aden)
Arab World FILE PHOTO: Women hold their children as they wait outside a health center where they will receive nutritional support from the World Food Programme (WFP) June 9, 2010 in Yemen. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah/File Photo

Yemen: Living Challenges on the Rise Amid Decline in Development Indicators

Living challenges of Yemenis are increasing due to the Houthi coup, climate change, and various crises in the region, amid mounting warnings of worsening…

Waddah Aljaleel (Aden)
Arab World Yemeni women were attacked by members of the Houthi group in Sanaa for participating in a peaceful demonstration. (X)

Widespread Condemnation of Houthi Decision to Execute Yemeni Human Rights Activist

A decision by the Houthi militias to execute Fatima Al-Arouli, a Yemeni human rights activist, was widely condemned by government and human rights figures, who…

Waddah Aljaleel (Aden)
Arab World Houthis showcasing their naval mines in front of the global media during a military parade in Sanaa (X)

Criticism Grows Over Global Inaction against Houthi Maritime Threat

Houthi threats to maritime navigation have escalated in recent weeks, prompting international scrutiny of the group’s behavior in the Red Sea and the Arabian…

Waddah Aljaleel (Aden)
Arab World Houthis ignore the suffering of people in their areas and focus on mobilization and recruitment (EPA)

Millions of Yemenis Face Difficult Months Amid Increasing Food Shortage

The UN expects hunger and food shortages to expand in Yemen during the next six months, as numbers of displaced persons arriving at camps have increased due to…

Waddah Aljaleel (Aden)
Arab World The Houthi group contradicts itself in speech and practice regarding the peace process (AFP)

Local, Int’l Expectations for Elusive Yemeni Peace

Houthi escalatory practices on military and political levels in Yemen have made it difficult to achieve real peace, especially with Houthis implementing…

Waddah Aljaleel (Aden)
Arab World Heavy floods caused material and human damage in Aden last year (X)

Yemeni Officials Warn of Disaster Scenario Similar to Derna in Aden

Yemeni officials are increasingly concerned about environmental hazards in the country, saying Hurricane Daniel that hit the Libyan city of Derna this month…

Waddah Aljaleel (Aden)
Arab World A massive fire that followed the explosion of an LPG bottling plant in Sanaa (EPA)

Severe Cooking Gas Shortage Hit Yemenis’ Kitchens

The recent explosion of a cooking gas tank in north Sanaa revealed the worsening of the risks facing the lives and safety of residents of cities controlled by…

Waddah Aljaleel (Aden)