Houthis' expulsion of humanitarian staff undercuts efforts to help Yemeni people

Human Rights 2024-02-10

Houthis' expulsion of humanitarian staff undercuts efforts to help Yemeni people

The Iran-backed group's decision to expel certain UN staff stifles and disrupts humanitarian relief work at a time when Yemen is already reeling.

Israel mulls US, European proposal to deliver aid to Gaza through port

Human Rights 2024-01-30

Israel mulls US, European proposal to deliver aid to Gaza through port

The US and European countries are pressing for more routes to deliver aid to Gaza. Israel said it will permit shipments of flour through Ashdod port.

Houthis' hostages: civilian pawns caught up in group's dangerous game

Human Rights 2024-01-19

Houthis' hostages: civilian pawns caught up in group's dangerous game

More than two dozen mariners taken hostage during the Houthis' hijacking of the Galaxy Leader remain in the group's custody in Yemen.

Egypt, Cyprus facilitate critical aid to Gaza by land and sea

Human Rights 2024-01-18

Egypt, Cyprus facilitate critical aid to Gaza by land and sea

Both countries have been instrumental in facilitating the transfer of much-needed humanitarian aid to civilians and Hamas hostages in Gaza.

On regional tour, Blinken seeks more Gaza aid, de-escalation of conflict

Human Rights 2024-01-09

On regional tour, Blinken seeks more Gaza aid, de-escalation of conflict

On a wide ranging regional tour, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has been trying to find ways to ease the suffering in Gaza and reduce the possibilities that the Hamas conflict could spread.

US to press for immediate, increased aid for Gaza

Human Rights 2024-01-05

US to press for immediate, increased aid for Gaza

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is on a visit to the Middle East to discuss new measures to increase aid to Gaza, and the first UK maritime shipment of lifesaving aid arrived in Egypt.

Iran's support for Houthis continues to have dire consequences for Yemenis

Human Rights 2023-12-31

Iran's support for Houthis continues to have dire consequences for Yemenis

Iran's IRGC has fueled a long, bitter proxy war in Yemen for years, bringing the country to economic and political collapse. The Houthis' new aggression in the Red Sea is adding to Yemenis' woes.

Egyptian trucks redouble Gaza aid delivery as new inspection checkpoint opens

Human Rights 2023-12-13

Egyptian trucks redouble Gaza aid delivery as new inspection checkpoint opens

New checkpoint will enable Egypt, which has delivered 11,200 tons of humanitarian aid to Gaza via the Rafah crossing, to increase deliveries.

Egypt's al-Arish serves as humanitarian hub for Gaza aid efforts

Human Rights 2023-12-08

Egypt's al-Arish serves as humanitarian hub for Gaza aid efforts

To increase the flow of international aid crossing into Gaza via the Rafah crossing, the hub in al-Arish needs to be expanded, USAID director says.

Jordan hosts Gaza aid conference as it continues to play pivotal role

Human Rights 2023-12-03

Jordan hosts Gaza aid conference as it continues to play pivotal role

Participants at international meeting stressed the need to ensure conditions that guarantee quick and uninterrupted delivery of aid to Gaza.