Tag Archives: Yemen conflict

Never a Day of Peace

Posted on September 24, 2019 by Ali Tuygan

September 24, 2019 With the release by Iran of Stena Tempero on Monday, the tanker dispute between Iran and the UK reached its easily predictable conclusion. But the Middle East just can’t offer its peoples a chance to breathe a … Continue reading →

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ISIS Fighters Going Home

Posted on February 19, 2019 by Ali Tuygan

February 19, 2019 The war in Syria appears to be coming to an end. During the past eight years it was migration which led to internal political challenges for European governments and to divisions within the EU. Now it is … Continue reading →

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Yemen’s Ordeal Continues

Posted on September 16, 2018 by Ali Tuygan

September 16, 2018 The Saudi-led intervention in Yemen is now in its fourth year. On April 24, 2015 Saudi Arabia announced that “Operation Decisive Storm” had achieved its objective and priority would now shift to rebuilding the country and political … Continue reading →

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The War in Yemen and the OIC

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Ali Tuygan

June 20, 2018 On June 13, Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Dr. Yousef A. Al-Othaimeen issued a statement saying he “… extended his sincere congratulations and best wishes to the Islamic Ummah on the advent of … Continue reading →

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OIC’s Istanbul Summit

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Ali Tuygan

April 18, 2016 The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), the second largest inter-governmental organization after the UN with 57 Member States, held its 13th Summit Conference in Istanbul on April 14-15, 2016. Since its establishment in 1969, the OIC has … Continue reading →

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Difficult Times for Saudi Arabia

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Ali Tuygan

September 28, 2015 King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia passed away on January 23, 2015 and was immediately succeeded by his half-brother Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Later, in a major reshuffle, King Salman appointed his nephew Muhammed bir Nayef as … Continue reading →

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Yemen’s Sectarian Divide

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Ali Tuygan

27 May 2015 Saudi-led airstrikes against Yemen’s Houthis started on 26 March. On 14 April the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 2216 giving Saudi Arabia what may be called a diplomatic victory. The Resolution urged all Yemeni parties to respond … Continue reading →

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