On January 7, 2025, the Yemeni Journalists' Union urged the Houthi group, which is internationally classified as a terrorist organization, to stop its harassment and mistreatment of journalists and to release all detainees. In a statement obtained by Barran Press, the union specifically cal...
The Yemeni Journalists' Syndicate expressed its relief on December 26, 2024, following the acquittal of journalist Ahmed Maher by the Appeals Division of the Specialized Penal Court in Aden. The syndicate noted that Maher spent two years in prison "unjustly," during which he endured ...
Aden, Yemen – On Saturday, November 23, 2024, Yemeni Prime Minister Ahmad Awad bin Mubarak directed the cancellation of any measures aimed at curtailing the activities of the Yemeni Journalists' Union. He emphasized the historical significance of this professional organization, which was...
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has strongly condemned the Yemeni government's decision to shut down the offices of the Yemeni Journalists' Syndicate in Aden, the temporary capital. In a statement released on Wednesday, November 20th, 2024 & reviewed by Barran Press, ...
On November 16, 2024, the Yemeni Journalists' Syndicate condemned the decision to suspend its operations in Aden, labeling it as a repressive measure that follows a systematic targeting of the organization. This targeting allegedly began with the seizure of the syndicate's headquarters in ...
TAIZ, YEMEN — On November 11, 2024, the Yemeni Journalists' Syndicate condemned the widespread incitement and defamation targeting journalist Hiba Al-Tabai and her husband, writer Salah Al-Wasai, following the publication of their photo on social media. In a statement obtained by Barr...
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has urged the Houthi movement, designated as a terrorist organization, to release journalists Mohamed Al-Miyahi and Fouad Al-Nahari immediately. In a statement reviewed by Barran Press, the federation detailed that Houthi gunmen stormed Al-Miyah...
Human rights sources reported on Thursday, August 1st, 2024, that the Houthi group, internationally designated as a terrorist organization, is continuing the trial of four journalists who were released from detention as part of a UN-brokered prisoner exchange in April 2023. One of these journal...
A special report prepared for “Barran Press” by Suhail Al Sharhi: Despite their unwavering determination and ambition to pursue their passion for truth, Yemeni female journalists face numerous daily challenges and obstacles, particularly when working in the field. In addition to ...