Stories about Yemen
Female genital mutilation likely to rise in the Middle East amid COVID-19 pandemic
Egypt21 July 2020The pandemic disrupted FGM prevention measures in the Middle East, where the practice is widely underreported.
Impoverished youth in the Middle East turn to cheap — sometimes deadly — alcohol
When large-scale alcohol poisoning outbreaks occur, they make the news in the Middle East, but where is the political will to tackle this sensitive and controversial issue?
Information warfare: COVID-19’s other battleground in the Middle East
Iran10 June 2020As leaders vie to frame narratives and control public opinion on COVID-19, social media is a battlefield where influencers, trolls, bots, and commenter armies fight for influence and power.
As COVID-19 accelerates digital transformation, is the internet safe for women in the Middle East?
Women activists and journalists experience are particularly targeted online in attempts to intimidate, sow disinformation and discredit their work.
Could COVID-19 help push peace forward in Yemen?
Governance29 May 2020While leaders have stalled on a unified response to ending the violence to deal with the virus, several activist groups in Yemen are pushing forward a ceasefire agenda.
COVID-19: Switching online is not an option in conflict-stricken countries in the Middle East
Libya11 May 2020While the internet provides a lifeline in wealthy countries during COVID-19, this is not the case in conflict-stricken countries in the Middle East.
Fighting COVID-19 goes hand-in-hand with shuttering newspapers across the Middle East
Algeria14 April 2020As part of their measures to counter COVID-19, Jordan, Oman, Morocco, the UAE and Yemen, have all banned print newspapers until further notice.
Impact of COVID-19 containment measures on human rights and civil liberties in the Middle East
Bahrain8 April 2020COVID-19 measures in the MENA region have especially targeted some of the most vulnerable groups such as detained human rights defenders, migrant workers and independent media.
How US arms supplies to Saudi Arabia threatens Sudan's hard-won peace
Sub-Saharan Africa22 July 2019The Saudis supply Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces with money and arms. When the US does arms deals with Saudi Arabia they’re essentially supporting RSF.
Facing targeted attacks, Yemen's Christian minority struggles to survive
"Galileo" is a Yemeni who converted to Christianity three years ago. He's been arrested and tortured, and is now living in fear for his life.
How free breakfast brought 500 girls back to school in Yemen
Before the project began, one-fifth of the school's students had been absent. Now they're all back in the classroom.
Arrested in Saudi Arabia, and then disappeared: Yemeni writer Marwan Almuraisy
Saudi Arabia25 October 2018In the authoritarian kingdom, the crackdown against independent voices has escalated under Mohammed Bin Salman's rule.
In Yemen, war, bad management and climate change are at fault for water shortage
"I blame the government for not managing and supervising the water crisis. No one cares about the people."
Telcos must disclose more data about internet shutdowns, say civil society groups
South Asia27 April 2018New research shows that the world's largest telecommunications companies disclose little to no information about their network shutdown policies and practices.
Netizen Report: Five Months After Houthis Arrested Him, Human Rights Blogger Hisham Al-Omeisy Walks Free
Censorship18 January 2018The Advox Netizen Report offers an international snapshot of challenges, victories, and emerging trends in Internet rights around the world.
Yemeni Human Rights Blogger Hisham Al-Omeisy Has Been Missing for 150 Days
Freedom of Speech11 January 2018Before his detention Hisham Al-Omeisy was outspoken about the ongoing conflict in Yemen.
Caught in Conflict, Internet Users in Yemen Face Blocking, Shutdowns and Slow Speed
Censorship3 January 2018Authorities in Yemen have a long history of imposing restrictions on freedom of expression and the right to access information.
Netizen Report: Voices of Yemen’s ‘Forgotten War’ Speak Out, Despite Legal Barriers
Human Rights27 October 2017Global Voices Advocacy's Netizen Report offers an international snapshot of challenges, victories, and emerging trends in Internet rights around the world.
A Yemeni Political Analyst Has Been Held By Houthi Rebels Since August, With No Explanation
Digital Activism5 October 2017Hisham Al-Omeisy is a crucial voice on the ongoing war in Yemen, and its humanitarian cost.
Caught Between Saudi Coalition and Houthi Rebels, Yemeni Journalists Face Challenges on All Sides
Censorship28 June 2017Press freedom in Yemen is facing "eradication".
