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Paola Tamma

Paola Tamma

Paola Tamma is a freelance journalist who recently graduated from City University, London. She is currently researching Yemeni issues and society.

A new outbreak in the Capital, Sana'a, has put even more strain on medical facilities.The situation is likely to get worse due to poor hygiene conditions in the capital.

05 May, 2017

Watch now: Protesters call for leaders sacked by President Hadi to proclaim independence for South Yemen, which would be the third government claiming legitimacy in the country.

05 May, 2017

The leader of al-Qaeda in the Arab Peninsula released a statement this week claiming that its militants are aligned with an array of forces in the complex conflict.

04 May, 2017

Attacks on medical staff and facilities has devastating consequences on healthcare access and children’s health

03 May, 2017

The Houthi-controlled ministry announced plans to pay civil servants in food rations, amidst frequent reports of aid capture.

28 April, 2017

A UN convoy was blocked at a Houthi checkpoint on the outskirts of the besieged city of Taiz this week by rebels who reportedly seized the cargo.

26 April, 2017

In-depth: Mimicking the regime they say they want to replace, Yemen's rebels are imposing a reign of terror, but life elsewhere in Yemen isn't much better, writes Paola Tamma.

19 April, 2017

In-depth: As aid supplies dwindle due to cuts to funding and denial of access, abandoned Yemenis attempt to self-organise, reports Paola Tamma.

19 April, 2017

Yemen's Houthi rebels have systematically kidnapped, tortured and detained thousands of their opponents and are now sentencing them without access to a fair trial.

12 April, 2017