UN Special Envoy to Yemen, Hans Grundberg, warned the Security Council Thursday that Yemen is dangerously close to a full-scale return to conflict, stating, "Fear of a full return to conflict is now palpable." Grundberg stressed his office's readiness to pursue any opportunity for...
Two beekeepers were killed and two others injured on Thursday when a landmine, planted by the Iran-backed Houthis, exploded in the Al-Durayhimi district of Hodeidah province, western Yemen, according to rights sources. The Yemeni Landmine Observatory identified the victims as Fouad Ahmed Quba, ...
The Yemeni Gas Company announced on Thursday that it had dispatched 140 gas trailers to the provinces of Aden and Taiz during the first week of March. This represents a significant increase of 72 trailers beyond the provinces’ usual allocations, aimed at alleviating household gas shortages i...
Eleven years into Yemen's devastating conflict, the silent suffering of millions displaced from their homes persists, a stark testament to the war's enduring cruelty. Over 4.5 million souls have been uprooted, their lives fractured, their Ramadans now defined by the stark realities of over...
The Media Freedom Observatory documented 19 media freedom violations in Yemen throughout February. The Iran-backed Houthis, designated as a terrorist group by many Western nations, were responsible for 14 of these incidents. According to a report seen by Barran Press, the Yemeni govern...
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on seven senior members of Ansarallah, commonly known as the Iran-backed Houthis, for smuggling weapons and procuring military support from Russia. The statement, seen by Barran Press, details...
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi reiterated Egypt’s steadfast support for Yemen’s unity, stability, and territorial integrity. During a meeting with Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) Chairman Rashad Al-Alimi and Council member Sultan Al-Aradah on the sidelines ...
The United Nations is seeking guarantees to ensure the continued flow of humanitarian aid and essential goods to Yemen following the U.S. designation of the Iran-backed Houthi movement as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO). UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric stressed the critical need...
The U.S. State Department announced on Tuesday a reward of up to $15 million through its “Rewards for Justice” program for information leading to the disruption of the financial networks of the Iran-backed Houthis. According to a statement by the department of the state, the reward ...
Yemen’s internationally recognized government welcomed the U.S. State Department’s immediate designation of the Iran-backed Houthis as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO). The Ministry of Foreign Affairs hailed the move as crucial to countering Houthi attacks on civilians, inf...
Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Rashad Al-Alimi, accompanied by council member Sultan Al-Aradah, met with Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa on Tuesday to discuss developments in both countries and explore ways to strengthen and expand bilateral relations at all levels. The...
Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Hospital in Aden stands as a healthcare lifeline, delivering critical care to thousands amid Yemen’s struggles. Revamped and fully equipped and run by the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY), it now serves Aden and beyond at ful...
State Department Designates Iran-backed Houthis as Foreign Terrorist Organization The U.S. State Department has designated Ansarallah, commonly referred to as the Iran-backed Houthis, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO), this came In a statement seen by Barran Press. This action according to ...
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aty reiterated Egypt's support for Yemen's unity and stability, emphasizing its crucial role in maintaining regional security, particularly in the strategically vital Red Sea area. This affirmation came during a meeting with Yemeni Foreign Minister Shae...
On Monday, Yemeni Prime Minister Ahmed Awad Bin Mubarak called on governors of provinces under Iran-backed Houthi control to "raise readiness and prepare for all options" to end the suffering of citizens caused by the Houthis' coup. During phone calls with the governors of Sanaa, Saa...
The Yemeni News Agency Saba reported on Monday that Rashad Al-Alimi, Chairman of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council, and council member Major General Sultan Al-Aradah arrived in Cairo, Egypt, to attend the extraordinary Arab Summit beginning Tuesday. Upon arrival, Al-Alimi expre...
Many of the bases of the elite Fourth Division formerly run by toppled president Bashar al-Assad's feared younger brother Maher now lie looted. But papers left strewn behind reveal how the man they called "The Master" and his cronies wallowed in immense wealth while some of their ...
On Sunday, security sources in Lahj, southern Yemen, reported that a maritime patrol seized a boat in Yemeni territorial waters carrying 164 African migrants, including 37 women. According to a joint security campaign statement obtained by Barran Press, the interception occurred on the first ...
Rights sources have reported the tragic death of Abdullah Saif Sharyan, a mentally ill resident of Sana'a, Yemen, who was forcibly sent to the frontlines by the Iran-backed Houthis. Fahmi Al-Zubairi, Director of Human Rights in the Capital Secretariat, revealed that the Houthis exploited Sharya...
On Sunday, March 2, 2025, Egypt and Saudi Arabia strongly condemned Israel's decision to stop humanitarian aid entry into Gaza, only hours after the first phase of the ceasefire agreement ended. Saudi Arabia decried Israel's actions as "a blatant violation of international law and a di...