Over 28,000 Affected in Hajjah, UN Warns of Major Flooding Nationwide
The United Nations reported today that more than 28,000 people in four districts of Hajjah Governorate, northwest Yemen, have been impacted by recent heavy rains. The UN predicts significant flooding across the country over the next ten days.
Corruption Scandal: Government Officials Involved, State Faces $16 Million Loss
Member of Parliament Ali Al-M’amari disclosed a corruption scandal on the X platform, stating that government officials are implicated. Al-M’amari revealed that Al-Rehab Company, which failed to complete a Faculty of Medicine project at Taiz University before the war, is set to receive $16 million in compensation instead of paying a $4 million penalty.
Al-Alimi: Reversal of Central Bank Decisions Was Deliberate, Reflects Strategic Maneuvering
Rashad Al-Alimi, President of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council, stated that recent reversals of Central Bank decisions were carefully considered and aimed at serving the public interest. He described the situation with the Houthis as a strategic "tug-of-war."
"MV Groton" Ship Arrives Safely in Djibouti After Houthi Attack
The manager of the "MV Groton" container ship, attacked by Houthi militants off Yemen's coast, announced that the ship arrived safely in Djibouti. The attack, which occurred 60 nautical miles from the Yemeni coast as the ship was traveling from Dubai to Jeddah, did not result in any injuries or water leakage, according to Reuters.
UN Team Begins Operations at Red Sea Mills in Hodeida
A United Nations team has regained access to grain aid stored in Hodeida and has started operations to salvage the food, potentially averting famine for millions. The World Food Programme spokesperson, Hervé Verhoosel, stated that the immediate priority is to clean and maintain the milling equipment and sanitize the wheat.
Houthis Pledge to Reclaim Funds After Sanctions Lifted on Former President Saleh and Son
Following the removal of sanctions on former President Ali Abdullah Saleh and his son Ahmed, the Houthi group has vowed to recover Yemeni funds allegedly embezzled and held in foreign banks. Hussein Al-Ezzi, the group's Deputy Foreign Minister, announced this on the X platform, asserting that these funds rightfully belong to Yemen.
Yemeni Coast Guard Detains 150 African Migrants in Shabwa
The Yemeni Coast Guard detained approximately 150 African migrants who arrived illegally on the shores of Shabwa. According to the Security Media Office of the internationally recognized Yemeni government, the migrants were brought in by smugglers who dropped them off at the B’ir Ali coast.
US Military Destroys Houthi Ballistic Missile, Boat, and Drones
The US Central Command (USCENTCOM) reported the destruction of a Houthi ballistic missile, boat, and five drones in Yemen. Over the past 24 hours, US forces successfully intercepted three drones launched from Houthi-controlled areas over the Gulf of Aden and another drone in a Houthi-controlled area.
IOM Reports Displacement of 70 Yemeni Families
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported the displacement of 70 families (420 individuals) from July 28 to August 3. The displacements occurred from Lahj, Taiz, Hodeida, and Al Dhalea, with families resettling in Taiz (37 families), Ma’rib (29 families), Hodeida (2 families), and Al Dhalea (2 families).
