DUBAI: Houthi militia have looted medical supplies sent to slow the spread of coronavirus, state news agency SPA reported citing the Yemeni government.
The medical aid had been sent by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the Yemeni Minister of Information Muammar Al-Eryani said.
The total number of confirmed cases in the government-controlled areas in Yemen rose to 122, including 18 deaths after 37 new cases were detected in Aden, Hadramout and Lahj during the past two days, the Aden-based supreme national emergency committee said.
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Houthis rob coronavirus medical supplies
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Houthis rob coronavirus medical supplies
- The medical aid had been sent by the World Health Organisation (WHO)
- The total number of confirmed cases in the government-controlled areas in Yemen rose to 122
Swiss close Tehran embassy, but maintain open line between US, Iran
- The ambassador and five Swiss staff members left Iran by land
GENEVA: Switzerland is temporarily closing its embassy in Tehran due to the war in the Middle East and increasing security risks, the foreign office said on Wednesday.
The ambassador and five Swiss staff members left Iran by land and are safely outside the country, it added. “They will return to Tehran as soon as the situation allows.”
Switzerland will continue to maintain an open line of communication between the United States and Iran, in consultation with the two countries, the statement said.
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