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Yemen applies Sharia, the Islamic system of law, which serves as the basis for all legislation in the country. [8] Many nonviolent capital offences, such as homosexuality or blasphemy, are derived from a strict interpretation of select Quranic verses. [10] [11] [12] Another facet of Islamic jurisprudence recognized in Yemeni courts is Qisas. As ...
The Al Jawf offensive was a Houthi offensive that began in February 2020 with clashes in the Al Jawf Governorate during the Second Yemeni Civil War.Houthi forces were able to decisively capture the town of Al Hazm on 1 March 2020 from the Hadi government.
The Southern Yemen offensive in 2012 managed to force AQAP to withdraw from major cities in the region which they seized the year prior, including Abyan capital Zinjibar as well as Azzan in Shabwah. The offensive however did not reach al-Mahfad in western Abyan, where militants were able to reside and restock on supplies after promising the ...
A Saudi-led coalition intervened in Yemen in 2015 after the Iran-aligned Houthis ousted the government from the capital Sanaa in 2014. ... "The overall military situation in Yemen continues to be ...
SANAA, Yemen (AP) — A suspected al-Qaida attack in southern Yemen on Thursday killed a military commander and three soldiers from a secessionist group, according to the group's leader, security ...
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. military said it carried out 15 strikes on Friday against targets linked to Iran-aligned Houthi fighters in Yemen, where residents reported blasts at military ...
Government forces also reportedly withdrew from military sites in Nisab, Radhum, Habban and Mayfa'a districts. [11] According to unnamed officials cited by AP at least 35 people were killed in clashes. [12] Unconfirmed reports alleged that the STC forces in Shabwah were supported by drone strikes carried out by the United Arab Emirates Armed ...
Capital punishment is retained in law by 55 UN member states or observer states, with 140 having abolished it in law or in practice.The most recent legal executions performed by nations and other entities with criminal law jurisdiction over the people present within its boundaries are listed below.