HODEIDAH, August 7, 2024 - Heavy rains and devastating floods have ravaged the Hodeidah governorate in western Yemen, leaving behind a trail of human and material devastation, according to local sources. On Tuesday evening, torrential downpours triggered flash floods that swept through the...
The Deputy Minister of Local Administration for Financial and Administrative Affairs in the internationally recognized Yemeni government, Abdul Latif al-Fajir, has called for immediate intervention to rescue and provide aid to those affected by ongoing heavy rains and floods in Hodeidah governorat...
HODEIDAH, YEMEN - At least 45 people have died in flash floods caused by heavy rains in Yemen's Hodeidah and Taiz governorates, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and local authorities. The Hodeidah governor confirmed that 30 people perished ...
Local sources reported on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, the discovery of the bodies of a young man and a child who were swept away by flash floods in Yemen's Hodeidah Governorate. Sources told "Barran Press" that local residents found the body of the child, "Mohammed Yahya Ahmed A...
A Houthi leader, designated as a terrorist by international organizations, has been accused of kidnapping a civilian auto mechanic in Sana'a, Yemen, over a financial dispute, according to multiple sources. On Saturday, August 3, 2024, sources reported that Mohsen Shamaa, a prominent Houthi ...
A government report released on Sunday, August 4, 2024, revealed that approximately 2,000 displaced families have been affected by heavy rains and flash floods that struck displacement camps in government-controlled districts of Hajjah Governorate, northwestern Yemen, over the past weekend. Acc...
The European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) operation "ASPIDES," tasked with safeguarding freedom of navigation in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, and northern Arabian Sea, announced on Friday, August 2nd, 2024, that its naval assets have provided direct protection to 200 commercial vessels, en...
Government forces in Yemen's western Hodeidah province have reported that recent heavy rains have washed away explosive devices, landmines, and booby traps planted by Houthi rebels in the Hies district. According to the engineering department of the joint forces in the western coast, ...
Heavy rains and flash floods have caused significant damage in the Yemeni provinces of Taiz and Hodeidah, local sources reported on Friday, August 2nd, 2024. Sources told "Barran Press" that the floods in Hodeidah have washed away and destroyed major roads and power lines in the distr...
The United Nations has reported that over 75,000 people have been displaced in Yemen since the beginning of 2024, driven by escalating conflict between the internationally recognized government and Houthi rebels, as well as severe weather conditions. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) i...
The United Nations Mission to Support the Hodeidah Agreement (UNMHA) reported on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, that it recorded six incidents related to explosive remnants of war, resulting in nine civilian casualties during the past month. According to a statement released by the mission on its Face...
Yemeni President Rashad al-Alimi outlined a three-phase roadmap for peace in Yemen on Tuesday, July 30th, 2024, emphasizing the need for a ceasefire, economic and humanitarian measures, and a subsequent dialogue leading to a transitional period. Speaking to representatives of political parties ...
Yemeni President Rashad al-Alimi on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, stressed the government's commitment to maximizing the private sector's leading role in development, job creation, economic recovery, and addressing challenges. He emphasized the need to streamline services, particularly i...
An Israeli report published Tuesday, July 30, 2024, estimated the cost of the recent airstrikes on Yemen's Hodeidah port at between $6 and $10 million. In contrast, the Houthi group, designated as a terrorist organization by several countries, is expected to face losses exceeding $320 million ...
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) reaffirmed its commitment to providing humanitarian aid to Yemen, including areas under the control of the Houthi rebels, on Sunday, July 28th, 2024. The agency stated that humanitarian assistance plays a crucial role in mitigating ...
The Israeli airstrike on the Hodeidah port, controlled by the Houthi group, has caused an estimated $20 million in damages, a port official said on Sunday. The strike, which targeted fuel storage facilities, also destroyed two cranes, a small ship, and several buildings, according to Nasser ...
Three people were injured on Monday when a house collapsed due to ongoing landslides in the Baadan district of Ibb governorate, local sources reported. The sources told "Barran Press" that the continuous cracks and landslides in the village of "Al-Khashbi" in the "Al-Ma...
The Houthi group, designated as a terrorist organization by several countries, announced on Monday that all fires at fuel tanks in Hodeidah port (western Yemen) have been extinguished, eight days after they were targeted by Israeli airstrikes. Houthi-affiliated media outlets quoted the spo...
Young Yemeni boxer Adam Hamid has secured his second professional victory, defeating Bulgarian opponent Georgi Velishkov in a four-round bout at the renowned O2 Arena in London on Saturday, July 27th. According to the boxing news website Boxing Scene, Hamid, the son of boxing legend Naseem Hami...
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reported on Sunday, July 28, 2024, that 800 families have been affected by heavy rains in Amran governorate, located in northern Yemen under the control of the Houthi group, designated as a terrorist organization by several countries. In...