Southern Transitional Council Forces Abduct Activist in Aden

Southern Transitional Council Forces Abduct Activist in Aden

Local sources reported on Friday, August 23, 2024, that security forces affiliated with the Southern Transitional Council (STC) had abducted a prominent Southern Movement activist in the city of Aden, the temporary capital of Yemen. Sources told "Barran Press" that security belt force...

Five Explosions Near Merchant Vessel Off Aden, UK Maritime Agency Reports

Five Explosions Near Merchant Vessel Off Aden, UK Maritime Agency Reports

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported five explosions near a merchant vessel 57 nautical miles south of Aden, Yemen, on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. While the vessel sustained no reported damage, the incident marks the 111th targeting of ships off the Yemeni coast since Houthi attacks b...

Oil Spill Contaminates Aden Beach, Raising Environmental Concerns

Oil Spill Contaminates Aden Beach, Raising Environmental Concerns

The General Authority for Environmental Protection (GAEP) has reported an oil spill contaminating the coast of the Mahram area in the Buraiqah district of Aden, the temporary capital of Yemen. The affected stretch of coastline is estimated to be between 250 and 300 meters long. In a statement r...