On September 18, 2024, Yemen marked the tenth anniversary of the "Matareh" phenomenon in Marib, a grassroots movement formed in response to the Houthi attacks aimed at seizing the oil-rich province. In 2014, residents of Marib gathered voluntarily at these makeshift camps, known as &q...
The term "Matareh" was not prevalent in Yemen, at least not in recent decades since the establishment of the republic. It resurfaced and gained widespread use in September 2014, when the tribes of Marib mobilized to the northern, western, and southern outskirts to confront the Houthi mil...
In an exclusive interview with "Barran Press," Lieutenant General Sagheir Hamoud bin Aziz, Chief of Staff of the Yemeni Armed Forces and Commander of Joint Operations, painted a stark picture of the ongoing conflict in Yemen, highlighting the crucial role of the tribes of Marib in resist...
Yasser Alraeeini, former Minister of State for the Implementation of the National Dialogue Outcomes, has lauded Ma'rib Governorate as a "bulwark against the Houthis' attempts to undermine the republic and national identity." Speaking to "Bran Press" on the 10th anniv...
In a statement to "Barran Press," prominent Southern politician Ali Al-Maslamani (Abu Yazid) has praised the pivotal role played by Marib Governorate in resisting the Houthi coup against the legitimate government and national consensus. He extended his congratulations to the Yemeni...
In an exclusive interview with "Barran Press," Yemen's Chief of Staff and Commander of Joint Operations, Lieutenant General Sagheir Hamoud bin Aziz, declared that the Yemeni Armed Forces are preparing for an upcoming battle against the Houthi rebels, stating that "we are d...
In early 2015, Yemenis were surprised by an alliance formed between the General People's Congress (GPC) in Marib Governorate (northeastern Yemen) and the "Joint Meeting" parties, primarily the Yemeni Islah Party. This alliance, marked by a historic joint statement on January 12, 2015...
Marib's "Matareh," or popular armed camps, established in 2014, played a crucial role in uniting the community and preparing for the Houthi coup, according to Maged Almadhaji, head of the Sana'a Center for Strategic Studies. In an exclusive interview with Barran Press, al-Madhaji...
Dr. Abdulraqib Saif Fateh , former Minister of Local Administration, has lauded the role of the Marib Governorate and its political and societal components in defending the republic and confronting the Houthi group's coup against the legitimate Yemeni government. In a statement to &qu...
Deputy Speaker of Yemen's Shura Council, Abdullah Mohammed Abu Al-Ghaith, has praised the role of Marib Governorate (northeastern Yemen) in confronting the Houthi coup and their attempt to seize control of the oil-rich province in 2014. In an interview with "Barran Press" coincidi...
In an exclusive interview with "Barran Press," Marib's Deputy Governor, Dr. AbduRabbu Miftah, described the formation of Al-Matareh (resistance camps ) in the region as a revolutionary stand against the Houthi militia's attempts to undermine the state. Miftah emphasized that&n...
Information, Culture, and Tourism Minister Moammar Al-Eryani has stated that the establishment of the Marib's Matareh on September 18, 2014, marked a pivotal moment in the course of events, preventing the complete collapse of the Yemeni state and igniting resistance across the country. ...
Minister of Youth and Sports and Head of the Southern Resistance Leadership Council in Aden, Naife Saleh Al-Bakry, has lauded the Marib governorate for its resilience and the "wise" leadership displayed during the past decade. Speaking to "Barran Press" on the 10th anni...
On September 18, 2024, Yemen marks the tenth anniversary of the "Matareh" movement in Marib, where residents of the northeastern province united to resist Houthi attacks aimed at seizing the oil-rich region by force. The people of Marib voluntarily gathered at these popular camps, kno...
Marib, Yemen, is facing a growing humanitarian crisis as it continues to absorb a massive influx of internally displaced persons (IDPs). The governor's deputy, AbduRabbu Miftah, highlighted the immense strain this influx is placing on local authorities during a workshop on September 17th. T...
Marib Governor and member of the Presidential Leadership Council, Major General Sultan al-Arada, on Tuesday, September 17th, honored two students from Marib who achieved top rankings in the 2023-2024 national high school exams. The governor recognized Abdulkareem Abdullah Muflah al-Hadhari and ...