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Quick Hit: Fighting Breaks Yemen's Ceasefire
More than 40 people have been killed across Yemen as fighting between government and Houthi rebel forces undermines a day-old ceasefire.
This Network of Merchants Is Helping Refugees Flee the Horrors of Yemen
As a Saudi-led naval blockade has slowed the flow of humanitarian aid into Yemen to a trickle, desperate people packed aboard cattle boats are being ferried by the hundreds to Somalia.
Leaked UN Email on Yemen Shows Difficulty of Negotiations — and Fears Over Al Qaeda's Growing Presence
VICE News obtained a leaked note that casts new light on negotiations to end Yemen's brutal war. The UN has now said it is “disturbed” by the leak but did not question the authenticity of the email itself.
Saudi Arabia Blamed for Friendly Fire Incidents and Civilian Deaths in Yemen
A Saudi-led airstrike reportedly killed seven fighters loyal to Yemen’s ousted president on Tuesday, an incident that coincided with a UN report about mounting civilian casualties.
Saudi Arabia's Troops Have Crossed Into Yemen for the First Time
The incursion marks the first time that Saudi Arabia’s troops have entered Yemen since a Saudi-led coalition began an air campaign in March against Houthi rebels.
Saudi-led Assault on Yemeni City Kills Dozens of Civilians, Raising Questions About US Role
The attack occurred in the southwestern Yemeni city of Taiz on Friday, as aid officials excoriated the US government for its role in supporting the Arab force that has targeted Houthi rebels since late March.
Exclusive: UN Source Says Houthi Rebels Willing to Withdraw From Key Yemen Cities
A diplomatic source tells VICE News that the Houthis have offered to give up the southern city of Taiz and potentially withdraw from other key cities.
Saudi-led Coalition Announces Ceasefire in Yemen Shortly After Airstrike Kills 80
A five-day pause in fighting scheduled to begin late Sunday night will be Yemen’s second attempt at a ceasefire this month.
Somebody Isn't Telling the Truth About the 'Pause' in Yemen Fighting
Different sides are telling different stories about who said what about a supposed humanitarian 'pause' in fighting that so far has been anything but.
Everyone Is Ignoring the Ceasefire in Yemen
The Saudi-led coalition, Houthi rebels, and other armed groups have all seemingly ignored a UN-brokered humanitarian pause that was supposed to start Friday.
Thousands of Protesters Clash With Houthi Rebels After Takeover of Key Yemeni City
Protesters were reportedly beaten back with batons and Houthi rebels fired live ammunition into the air after they seized control of Taiz, Yemen’s third-largest city.
The Houthis Are Battling al Qaeda Amid a 'Slow-Burning Coup' in Yemen
As the Houthis continue to fight Yemen's al Qaeda affiliate, shifting alliances make it impossible to tell who will ultimately gain control of the country.