Yemen's Humanitarian Crisis Deepens: 18 Million in Urgent Need of Aid

Yemen's Humanitarian Crisis Deepens: 18 Million in Urgent Need of Aid

The humanitarian situation in Yemen continues to deteriorate, with 18.2 million people in urgent need of assistance, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Speaking at a weekly press conference in Geneva on Friday, August 30th, 2024, UNHCR spokesperson for Yemen...

Qatar Charity Provides Emergency Aid to Flood Victims in Marib

Qatar Charity Provides Emergency Aid to Flood Victims in Marib

The Executive Unit for the Management of IDP Camps in Yemen, a government entity, announced on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, that Qatar Charity has provided emergency aid to hundreds of families affected by floods in Marib Governorate (northeastern Yemen). A statement released by the unit and seen ...

Heavy Rains and Storms Batter Marib City and Surrounding Areas

Heavy Rains and Storms Batter Marib City and Surrounding Areas

Marib Governorate in northeastern Yemen is currently experiencing heavy rains accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds, local sources reported to Barran Press on Tuesday evening, August 20, 2024. The city of Marib has been experiencing heavy rainfall for the past hour, accompanied by stron...

Over 75,000 Displaced in Yemen Since Start of 2024: UN

Over 75,000 Displaced in Yemen Since Start of 2024: UN

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...

Heavy Rains Displace 800 Families in Yemen's Amran Governorate

Heavy Rains Displace 800 Families in Yemen's Amran Governorate

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...

Two Dead, 1,300 Shelters Damaged in Floods in Yemen's Sa'dah

Two Dead, 1,300 Shelters Damaged in Floods in Yemen's Sa'dah

 The United Nations has reported two deaths and damage to 1,300 shelters for internally displaced persons (IDPs) following floods that swept through Sa'dah governorate in northern Yemen, a region controlled by the Houthi group, designated as a terrorist organization by the UN. The info...

Tenth Eid Away From Home: Displaced Yemenis in Marib Long for Return

Tenth Eid Away From Home: Displaced Yemenis in Marib Long for Return

For the tenth consecutive Eid al-Adha, Abeer Al-Hamidi, a displaced journalist in Marib Governorate, finds herself far from home, a reality shared by thousands of others in the region. "I haven't seen my mother or siblings for years," Abeer told Barran Press, her voice heavy with ...

Marib: Third Residential City for Internally Displaced Persons in a Month

Marib: Third Residential City for Internally Displaced Persons in a Month

On Monday, June 3, 2024, Marib Governorate in northeastern Yemen witnessed the laying of the foundation stone for a residential village for internally displaced persons (IDPs) south of Al-Jufaynah camp, marking the third such project since the beginning of May. The funding for this initiative come...