On November 2, 2024, the human rights organization Rights Radar reported that Yemen ranks a dismal 154th out of 180 countries in terms of press freedom. This ranking is part of a joint statement signed by 44 human rights organizations, highlighting the severe state of journalism in the country. ...
A recent study reveals that the Yemeni army has fallen to the tenth position in Arab military rankings, a significant decline from its previous fourth place a decade ago. The study, conducted by the Mokha Center for Strategic Studies, highlights the internal and external threats facing the militar...
On November 2, 2024, Yemeni Prime Minister Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak tasked the Central Organization for Control and Auditing with reviewing all activities of the General Secretariat of the Cabinet amid recent claims of missing financial checks from the Prime Minister's office. In a directive ...
On November 2, 2024, the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council reiterated its commitment to taking "full responsibility" for alleviating the country's dire living conditions. The council expressed its unwavering dedication to strengthening unity and focusing on the critical battle t...
A recent report by the UN Security Council's Panel of Experts has revealed that the Houthi movement, classified as a terrorist organization, is engaged in large-scale forgery of Yemeni currency and passports to fund its military operations and undermine the national economy. In its annual r...
On November 1, 2024, security and judicial authorities in Aden, Yemen's temporary capital, closed over 26 currency exchange shops as part of a broader government initiative aimed at stabilizing the national currency, which has been experiencing continuous decline. According to the media cen...
On November 1, 2024, a large demonstration took place in Marib, northeastern Yemen, expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people and condemning the ongoing Israeli military actions in Gaza, which the participants described as a campaign of genocide. The statement issued during the rally hi...
On October 31, 2024, the rights organization "Sam" for Rights and Freedoms, in collaboration with the "Charter of Justice for Yemen" coalition and various Yemeni civil society organizations, submitted a letter to the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and the Working Group o...
The Saudi capital is preparing to host a series of Yemeni cultural events as part of the "Global Harmony" initiative, organized by the Saudi Ministry of Media and the General Entertainment Authority. The events are scheduled to take place from November 3 to 6 and will feature a range of ...
On Thursday, October 31, 2024, Yemen’s Foreign Minister, Shaya Al-Zindani, stated that the current situation in Yemen cannot be considered purely domestic due to the intricate regional dynamics involving Iran and international interests. In an interview with the Lebanese newspaper An-Naha...
On Thursday, October 31, 2024, Yemen chaired an emergency meeting of the Arab League at the level of permanent representatives to discuss recent Israeli laws prohibiting the activities of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in the occupied Pal...
On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, Saudi Arabia announced its intention to host a joint Arab-Islamic follow-up summit on November 11, 2024, to address the ongoing Israeli aggression against Palestinian territories and Lebanon, as well as the current developments in the region. The call for the sum...
On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, members of the United Nations Security Council expressed their opposition to any efforts by Israel to "dismantle or reduce" the operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). This warning came in r...
On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, Lieutenant General Sultan Al-Arada, a member of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council, emphasized the need for a strategic plan to protect the country's archaeological sites and cultural heritage. He directed local authorities in Ma'rib, located in nor...
On Tuesday, October 29, 2024, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Sanaa, controlled by the Iran-aligned Houthi group designated as a terrorist organization, announced the launch of a shipping line from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to the port of Hodeidah in western Yemen. In an announcement posted...
On Monday, October 28, 2024, the British maritime security company Ambrey reported two explosions near the Yemeni region of Dhubab. The company stated that a commercial vessel had reported the explosions occurring approximately 14 nautical miles southwest of the coastal city of Dhubab in the Ta...
On Sunday, October 27, 2024, Dr. Abd Rabbu Miftah, the Deputy Governor of Marib, emphasized the urgent need for a realistic humanitarian response plan that accurately reflects the dire humanitarian crisis in the governorate, which is home to over three million people, most of whom are internally d...
On Thursday, October 24, 2024, leaders from the General People's Congress (GPC) issued a warning regarding decisions that could lead to unbalanced gains, emphasizing the need for a political solution that preserves national sovereignty. This statement was relayed by the office of the UN Spe...
Medical sources in the Dhobab district of western Taiz reported on Saturday, October 26, 2024, that five women have died and four others were injured after falling into a sewage pit, commonly referred to as a "biara," during a wedding celebration on Friday evening. According to source...
On Saturday, October 26, 2024, Alawi Al-Basha Bin Zaba’a, a member of Yemen's Shura Council, was re-elected as Vice President of the Legislative, Legal, and Human Rights Committee in the Arab Parliament. He will also continue to chair the subcommittee on human rights during the current e...