In 1967, the People's Democratic Republic of Yemen (South Yemen) gained its independence from the British Aden Protectorate, becoming the first and only communist state in the Middle East and the …

3 days ago · Yemen, an arid and mostly mountainous country situated at the southwestern corner of the Arabian Peninsula. This article provides a geographical and historical treatment of Yemen, including …

5 days ago · A separatist group has seized control of an oil-rich region in southern Yemen, threatening to reignite the country's civil war.

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Nov 12, 2025 · Learn about the war in Yemen, how it began and who the major players are. Keep track of the latest developments on the Center for Preventive Action’s Global Conflict Tracker.

4 days ago · The Southern Transitional Council has seized control of parts of Yemen over the past week, with ambitions to create a “south Arabian state.”

Sep 15, 2025 · Yemen faces a surge of violence and hunger that threatens millions with starvation and risks destabilizing neighbouring countries. The crisis, deeply linked to wider regional conflicts, is...

5 days ago · Yemen's southern separatists have claimed control over swathes of territory in an apparent major shift in power that risks rekindling a 10-year-old civil war after a long lull, raising new ...

6 days ago · Stay on top of Yemen latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.

Feb 13, 2024 · Provides an overview of Yemen, including key dates and facts about this Middle Eastern country.