Asker meets with Assistant Secretary General of GCC

Presidential Decisions Bring Historic Gains for Yemeni Women

The recent republican decisions issued yesterday, Thursday, marked a new turning point in promoting the participation of Yemeni women in decision-making positions. The decisions included the appointment of Dr. Afrah Abdulaziz Al-Zouba as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, making her the first woman in the country's history to hold this sovereign portfolio. Moreover, Dr. Ahd Mohammed Salem Jaasous was appointed Minister of Local Administration, becoming the first woman to take on this ministry since the establishment of the republic.

U.S. Extends Work Permits for Temporary Protected Status Holders

The U.S. administration has extended work permits for hundreds of thousands of migrants from Haiti and six other countries who are protected under the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program, just hours before the permits were due to expire.

Oil price tops $100 a barrel

Oil prices jumped above $100 per barrel today, Monday, as the U.S. Navy prepares to take control of ship movements in the Strait of Hormuz.

England Claim FIFA World Cup 2026 Bronze with Victory over France

England secured third place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating France 6-4 in the third-place playoff on Saturday.

Last Update: ، 2026/07/24 Time 08:22:22
Latest News:

Yemeni Ambassador, Chinese Official Discuss Houthi Threats to International Shipping

Yemeni Ambassador Says Houthi Militia Advances Iran's Regional Agenda

Yemen’s Ambassador Discusses Developments in Yemen, Iranian Violations with Lebanese Information Minister

Republican Decree About Limited Cabinet Reshuffle in Dr. Shaya Zindani's Government

France Condemns Houthi Militias Attacks in Red Sea, Confirms its Commitment to Protecting Navigation ..

Asker meets with Assistant Secretary General of GCC

[24/01/2019 06:01]

GENEVA-SABA
Minister of Human Rights Dr Mohammed Asker met here with Assistant Secretary General of the GCC for Legal and Legislative Affairs Hamad al-Muri.

Discussions touched upon human rights situations in Yemen in light of Houthi militia's coup and constant violations of International and Humanitarian Law.

Asker voiced appreciation for the GCC's member states for standing alongside with Yemen, largely contributing to humanitarian and relief actions that helped allay the Yemeni peoples' suffering as a result of Houthi rebel militia's coup and war.

Yemen's permanent representative to the UN in Geneva Dr Ali Mohammed Mujawar was in presence.