In a statement to Barran Press, Yemeni Member of Parliament Ali Al-Mamari welcomed the Presidential Leadership Council's announcement regarding efforts to combat corruption, money laundering, and terrorism financing, as well as to protect public funds. Al-Mamari, who is also the head of the...
On January 8, 2025, Ahmed Obeid Bin Dagher, the Chairman of the Yemeni Shura Council and head of the National Coalition of Parties, commended the Presidential Leadership Council's plan to restore stability in Hadhramaut province, Eastern Yemen. He described the plan as “serious and marke...
MARIB, Yemen — On January 8, 2025, the Yemeni Army announced that its air defenses successfully shot down an "offensive" drone belonging to the Houthi group, which is internationally designated as a terrorist organization. The incident occurred in military positions located in the ...
MARIB, Yemen — On January 7, 2025, the Humanitarian Rescue Foundation for Social Development concluded its first basic health training program aimed at addressing the challenges posed by climate change in Marib, northeastern Yemen. The program, held in collaboration with the Office of Pub...
On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, the U.S. Department of Defense announced the transfer of 11 Yemeni detainees from the infamous Guantanamo Bay prison to Oman, including Yemeni businessman Abdul Salam al-Hila. In a statement released on Monday, the Pentagon expressed its appreciation for Oman and ot...
CAIRO, Egypt — On January 6, 2025, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed the Yemeni embassy in Cairo of its approval to temporarily reopen one Yemeni school among the 15 that have been closed since late October 2024. This announcement followed a meeting between Egyptian Assist...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On January 7, 2025, the U.S. Department of Defense announced the successful transfer of 11 Yemeni detainees from the Guantanamo Bay detention facility to Oman. This operation is part of ongoing efforts to reduce the detainee population and permanently close the facility lo...
In a decisive move against corruption, the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council has initiated a series of measures to combat fraud, money laundering, and the financing of terrorism, responding to alarming reports from law enforcement and regulatory authorities. The government aims to safeguard p...
Judge Ishraq Al-Maqtari, a member of the National Investigation Committee on Human Rights Violations, expressed her regret over the increase in human rights violations in Yemen during 2024. In a special interview with "Barran Press", she highlighted the growing boldness in committing the...
On January 6, 2025, Nabil Shamsan, the Governor of Taiz, announced the arrest of 13 suspects connected to the murder of citizen Saif Al-Sharabi. He emphasized ongoing security and military measures aimed at apprehending all individuals involved in the crime, including those who may be shielding th...
MUSCAT, Oman — On January 6, 2025, Hans Grundberg, the United Nations Special Envoy to Yemen, called for tangible actions to pave the way for a political process in the country. His remarks came during meetings in Muscat with Omani officials, including Khalifa bin Ali Al-Harthi, Deputy Forei...
On the evening of January 6, 2025, Hans Grundberg, the United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen, arrived in the capital, Sana'a, which is under the control of the Houthi group, internationally classified as a terrorist organization. His visit follows meetings held in Muscat, Oman, where he engag...
On January 6, 2025, Ahmed bin Mubarak, the internationally recognized Prime Minister of Yemen, pledged to take legal action against anyone proven to be involved in corrupt practices, following the revelation of official reports detailing corruption cases amounting to billions of dollars. In a p...
Recent findings from the Central Organization for Control and Auditing have revealed that the Public Prosecution has initiated legal actions in over 20 corruption cases involving billions of dollars. These cases include embezzlement of public funds, money laundering, terrorism financing, tax evasi...
CAIRO, Egypt — Egypt has officially denied any preparations for military intervention in Yemen against the Houthi group, which is internationally classified as a terrorist organization. A responsible Egyptian source, as reported by "Cairo News," described recent claims regarding...
KUWAIT CITY — Bahrain secured its second Gulf Cup title on January 4, 2025, defeating Oman 2-1 in a thrilling final at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium. This victory marks Bahrain's second championship, having previously won in 2019, and it ties them with the UAE and Oman in terms of...
MARIB, Yemen — On January 5, 2025, healthcare professionals and workers in Marib province, northeastern Yemen, held a protest condemning the arrests and executions carried out by Israeli forces against medical staff in Gaza, Palestine. During the demonstration, participants called for the...
YEMEN — On January 4, 2025, the organization Women Journalists Without Chains (WJWC) announced that it has documented 75 violations against journalists in Yemen during the year 2024. In a report reviewed by Barran Press, the organization outlined various forms of abuse, including executions...
TAIZ, Yemen — Brigadier General Abdullah Al-Qaisi, commander of the Yemeni Army's 170th Brigade in Taiz, announced that authorities have apprehended all individuals suspected of complicity in the murder of Saif Hamoud Al-Sharabi, father of journalist Ghadeer Al-Sharabi. The arrests were ...
MARIB, Yemen — On January 3, 2025, a large solidarity rally was held in Marib, northeastern Yemen, to express anger over the recent arson of the Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza. The demonstration, which took place following Friday prayers, drew hundreds of participants who voiced their support ...