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Armed followers of the Houthi movement protest against the presidentÕs announcement of an extension of the state of emergency and U.S. supporting the Arab alliance led by Saudi Arabia, what they say is a U.S. interference in Yemen’s affairs in Sanaa, Yemen May 11, 2017. REUTERS/Mohamed al-Sayaghi

Saudi Human Rights Delegation Chief: Houthis Violated International Humanitarian Law, Human Rights

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Sep 28, 2017 | Middle East

Saudi Arabia confirmed on Thursday that operations led by the Arab coalition in Yemen began in 2015 upon the request of its legitimate government when it faced an illicit armed coup obstructing the process of peaceful political transition, said the Saudi Press Agency...

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Qatar’s foreign minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani attends the 36th Session of the Human Rights Council at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland September 11, 2017. PHOTO: REUTERS

Quartet: Qatari FM Speech Affirms Continuity of Denial Approach

by Obaid Al-Suhaymi | Sep 12, 2017 | Middle East

Manama, Geneva- UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Bahrain expressed on Monday their sorrow for what has been stated by the Qatari foreign minister infront of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, stressing that his statement doesn’t show intention to consider...

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UN Syria envoy Staffan de Mistura in Geneva, on March 14, 2016 (AFP Photo/Philippe Desmazes)

Syrian Opposition to Negotiate under ‘One Delegation but Different Visions’

by Caroline Akoum | Aug 18, 2017 | Middle East

Beirut- UN Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura announced on Thursday delaying next week’s intra-Syrian talks in Geneva to next fall, calling on Russia and Iran to use their powers for convincing the Syrian regime to attend. “Regarding the (Syrian) government, we...

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Iranian army troops in Tehran (File Photo: AP)

Iranian Airport in Central Syria, Israel Alludes to Targeting it

by Nazir Majli | Jul 15, 2017 | Middle East

Tel Aviv, Beirut- Israel uncovered on Friday that Iran has lately leased from the Assad regime an airport in central Syria, hinting it would target it. Israeli military sources asserted that Tel Aviv would not allow Tehran to lease an airport in Syria, and would also...

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UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura leaves a news conference during the intra-Syrian talks in Geneva, Switzerland, May 19, 2017. (Reuters)

Optimism Surrounds ‘Geneva 7’ as Efforts Focus on Unifying Syrian Opposition

by Caroline Akoum | Jul 11, 2017 | Middle East

Beirut – The seventh round of Syrian indirect talks kicked off in Geneva on Monday, with statements reflecting optimism over the possibility to reach an agreement on unifying the opposition ranks, in addition to issues related to the constitution, elections and...