Barran Press
Travelers are complaining about "strict" checkpoints set up by the Houthi group, designated as a terrorist organization by the international community, along the Al-Bayda road. They claim these checkpoints are causing "significant suffering."
A "Barran Press" correspondent reported that hundreds of vehicles and trucks have been stuck in a long queue for two consecutive days along the main road, stretching from the Houthi checkpoint in Al-Jubah district to the Mfarq Arsh Balqis market on the Sa'fer road (southeast of Marib).
The correspondent quoted travelers as saying that Houthi checkpoints are implementing stringent security measures, resulting in hundreds of vehicles being stuck in a long line for over 48 hours with no hope of easing the procedures or ending their suffering.
On June 9th, Major General Sultan Al-Arada, the governor of Marib and a member of the Presidential Leadership Council, announced the reopening of the (Marib - Al-Bayda - Sana'a) road after completing the necessary arrangements.
The reopening of the Al-Bayda road followed a community initiative that responded to a call made by Major General Al-Arada on February 22nd during the inauguration of the (Marib - Nehm - Sana'a) road, which the Houthi group continues to refuse to open.
The Marib-Al-Bayda road was closed in 2021 following clashes between the Yemeni army and Houthi fighters in the southern districts of Marib province. The desert road between Marib, Al-Jawf, Nehm, and Sana'a was used as an alternative to the Al-Bayda route.
