Middle-east Arab News Opinion | Asharq Al-awsat

Media ID: 55360582
Caption:

Jamie McGoldrick, United Nations Resident Coordinator for Yemen, speaks during a news conference at the United Nations building in Sana’a, Yemen, October 19, 2016. REUTERS/Mohamed al-Sayaghi

YCMHRV: Violations of Yemen’s 4th Truce by Houthis, Saleh Supporters

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Oct 21, 2016 | Middle East

Riyadh- On Wednesday midnight, 20 Oct. -Yemen’s fourth 2016 ceasefire went into effect. The first truce during the year and a half war between the army supported by national resistance from one side and the Houthis and former President Ali Abdullah Saleh from another...

Media ID: 55360562
Caption:

Humanitarian Truce in Aleppo is Extended to Eleven Hours

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Oct 20, 2016 | Middle East

The Russian Defence Ministry yesterday announced the extension of today’s humanitarian truce in Aleppo by three hours i.e. until 7pm local time, to facilitate the exit of civilians and armed fighters. The original duration of the truce was 8 hours but became 11 hours...

Media ID: 55360508
Caption:

Units from the Taiz Popular Resistance/AFP

Yemen Government Expects Houthis to Procrastinate on Truce

by Arafat Madabish and Abdul Hadi Habtor | Oct 20, 2016 | Middle East

Aden, Riyadh-A new ceasefire announced by the U.N. for 72 hours went into effect in Yemen just before midnight Wednesday but remains a test for both warring parties, particularly with rebels’ record in breaching all previous truces. The command of the Arab Coalition...

Media ID: 55358648
Caption:

A Free Syrian Army fighter carries his weapon as he walks past damaged buildings in the old city of Aleppo, Syria August 30, 2015. REUTERS

U.S. Says Russia Must Clarify Syria Army Statement That Truce Is Over

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Sep 19, 2016 | Middle East

The United States announced on Monday its intentions and efforts put into extending the recently posed Syria cessation of hostilities agreement. The U.S., despite working to prolong the truce, called on Russia to first clarify a statement by made by the pro-regime...

Media ID: 55358466
Caption:

Syria Truce Provides “Psychological Break” for Fighters

by Caroline Akoum | Sep 16, 2016 | Middle East

An end to the shelling and the fighting on the Syrian fronts only provides limited psychological comfort to fighters and activists. They are fully aware that this truce, which is no different from those that have preceded it, is a stepping stone to another stage that...