Yemen

Race Against Time: Indian Nurse’s Final Legal Avenue in Yemen Death Sentence Case Involves Victim’s Family Pardon

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New Delhi, India — Indian nurse Nimisha Priya, who has been condemned to death in Yemen for the 2017 murder of Yemeni national Talal Abdo Mahdi, might still have a chance to save her life through the payment of blood money if the victim’s family agrees to pardon her. This possibility remains under the workings of Yemen’s Sharia law, according to Subhas Chandran, the lawyer representing Priya’s family. Yemen’s President Rashad al-Alimi recently ratified Priya’s death sentence, setting the stage for her execution, which could occur within a month. Priya’s legal journey began after she … Read more

US-Led Airstrikes in Yemen Prompt Bipartisan Backlash Over Constitutional Violations

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WASHINGTON – Last week, airstrikes were conducted in Yemen against Houthi militants by the United States and the United Kingdom. The Houthis, who are aligned with Iran and gained prominence during the ongoing civil war in Yemen, had been repeatedly attacking commercial vessels in the Red Sea. President Joe Biden stated that these strikes were necessary to protect US personnel, civilian mariners, and trade, as well as to safeguard freedom of navigation. However, US officials have confirmed that the airstrikes left much of the Houthis’ military capabilities intact. The airstrikes have brought together both Republicans … Read more