Yemen's mine problem discussed in Jordan

Ambassador Turaik discusses enhancing bilateral cooperation academic field with President of Turkish Higher Education Authority

The Yemeni Ambassador to Turkey Mohammed Saleh Turaiq discussed Tuesday with the President of the Turkish Higher Education Authority, Professor Errol Özvar aspects of bilateral cooperation in the academic field and ways to support Yemeni students studying at Turkish universities.

Gaza Death Toll Rises to 55,297 Amid Ongoing Israeli Aggression

The death toll from the Israeli genocidal war on the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, has risen to 55,297, with 128,426 injured, the Ministry of Health in afflicted Palestinian enclave said. The majority of the victims are women and children.

U.S. President plans to increase tariffs on steel, aluminum imports

U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed his intention to increase tariffs on foreign imports of steel and aluminum from 25% to 50%, which will increase pressure on steel producers worldwide and threaten to escalate his trade war.

Portugal Wins UEFA Nations League Title

Portugal claimed its second UEFA Nations League title after defeating Spain 5-3 in a penalty shootout, following a 2-2 draw after extra time. The match, held in Munich, Germany, saw both teams create scoring opportunities, but it was Portugal's precision in the penalty shootout that ultimately secured the victory.

Last Update: ، 2025/07/01 Time 10:12:34
Latest News:

International Rescue Committee, Marie Stopes Health Organization's interventions in remote areas discussed ..

Ambassador Turaik discusses enhancing bilateral cooperation academic field with President of Turkish ..

Al-Arada discusses developments in Yemen with U.S. Chargé d'Affaires

Parliament Speaker Meets Prime Minister to discuss current developments

President al-Alimi Meets with Parliament Speaker, members

Yemen's mine problem discussed in Jordan

[02/08/2019 06:03]

AMMAN-SABA
The National Program for Dealing With Mines has participated in a meeting for the international donors and non-government organizations organized by UNDP here on Friday.

The Director of the Program General Amin al-Uqaili said the meeting aimed at informing donors and supporting organizations on accomplishments of the first half of 2019 and giving them a picture on mine catastrophe caused by Houthi militia's coup against the state, in addition to understanding obstacles and challenges facing the program.

He pointed out that the program provided a review on recent updates topped by extension stipulated by Ottawa' agreement on banning anti-personal mines and showing many challenges like discovering new mines and faked-shapes mines planted by Houthi militia, as well as explosives work by rays with remote control and sea mines, which floated in the Red Sea and killed civilians.

He also talked about economic hardship facing the national program.
The program presented a review on coordination office of the executive mine center, which aims at gathering all demining activities and helping victims, he said.

The meeting came out with understanding that the mining program needs support.
Al-Uqaili praised all donors' efforts in field of demining led by UNDP, US, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Netherlands, France, Germany, Japan, UK and all NGOs.