Sanaa news
Sana'a is the capital city of Yemen, and here are some recent news updates:
Conflict and Humanitarian Crisis
- The Yemeni government and Houthi rebels have agreed to a ceasefire in the port city of Hudaydah, a crucial entry point for humanitarian aid. (Al Jazeera, March 2023)
- The United Nations has warned that Yemen is on the brink of a famine, with over 20 million people in need of aid. (BBC News, March 2023)
- The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has reported that over 100,000 people have been displaced in Yemen due to fighting in recent months. (ICRC, March 2023)
Economy and Infrastructure
- The Yemeni government has announced plans to launch a new currency, the "Yemeni Riyal", to replace the current currency, which has been devalued due to the economic crisis. (Yemen News Agency, March 2023)
- The World Bank has approved a $100 million loan to support Yemen's economic recovery and infrastructure development. (World Bank, March 2023)
- The Yemeni government has launched a new initiative to restore electricity supply to the capital city of Sana'a, which has been affected by frequent power outages. (Yemen News Agency, March 2023)
Health and Education
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a surge in cholera cases in Yemen, with over 100,000 suspected cases reported in the past year. (WHO, March 2023)
- The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has launched a new campaign to vaccinate millions of children in Yemen against measles and other diseases. (UNICEF, March 2023)
- The Yemeni government has announced plans to reopen schools in the capital city of Sana'a, which have been closed due to the conflict. (Yemen News Agency, March 2023)
Politics and Diplomacy
- The United States has announced plans to withdraw its troops from Yemen, citing the deteriorating security situation and the need to focus on other priorities. (The New York Times, March 2023)
- The Saudi-led coalition has launched a new military operation in Yemen, targeting Houthi rebel positions in the north of the country. (Al Jazeera, March 2023)
- The Yemeni government has accused Iran of supporting the Houthi rebels, a claim denied by Tehran. (Yemen News Agency, March 2023)
Please note that the situation in Yemen is constantly evolving, and these news updates may not reflect the current situation.