Human Rights Watch accused on Sunday the Iran-backed Houthi group of repressing civil society and endangering humanitarian aid. The Houthis have detained dozens, including UN staff, since May 2024, and their obstruction has worsened the cholera outbreak in Yemen. The organization urges governments a...
Yemen — On Sunday, January 12, 2025, several Arab media outlets reported significant developments related to Yemen, with a focus on the escalating activities of the Iran-backed Houthi movement. "Houthi Rebels Require University Students to Carry Arms" Asharq Al-Awsat r...
On January 7, 2025, Barran Press highlights significant coverage from Arab and Gulf media regarding developments in Yemen. Notably, Al-Quds Al-Arabi reported on UN envoy Hans Grundberg's visit to Sana'a, questioning the timing of his trip and its implications. The report suggests that Grun...
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...
Yahya Sinwar, the leader of the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), has been voted Personality of the Year in a poll conducted by Barran Media, securing 70% of the votes. The poll garnered nearly 3,000 votes across various social media platforms, showcasing significant engagement from Bran Med...
Barran Press sheds light on key topics about Yemen in the Gulf and Arab press. Starting with "Al-Araby Al-Jadeed," which published a report titled "Yemeni Families Sell Gold to Meet Living Needs." The report detailed stories of Yemeni women who sold their gold and jewelry to co...
Weather models indicated on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, that several Yemeni governorates are expected to be affected by a tropical depression currently over the Arabian Sea. The Early Warning Center has issued a warning and called for necessary precautionary measures. The European weather mode...
On Sunday, November 24, 2024, the Journalists Protection Network was officially launched in Yemen, bringing together 12 local and international organizations dedicated to safeguarding journalists and promoting freedom of expression in the country. The network aims to enhance coordination and co...
A low-pressure weather system is expected to bring widespread rainfall across much of Yemen in the coming days, according to the National Center of Meteorology and Early Warning. The system, which already impacted Socotra Island with heavy to moderate rain, is projected to intensify, affecting sev...
On November 19, 2024, the Supreme Council of the National Coalition of Political Parties and Components urged the necessity of "liberating public freedoms and opening political space for democratic action, while respecting political pluralism as a cornerstone of the political system." ...
On November 2, 2024, the human rights organization Rights Radar reported that Yemen ranks a dismal 154th out of 180 countries in terms of press freedom. This ranking is part of a joint statement signed by 44 human rights organizations, highlighting the severe state of journalism in the country. ...
On Thursday, October 24, 2024, the human rights organization Rights Radar reported that the Iran-aligned Houthi group, designated as a terrorist organization, has recently formed a new security body named “Police Intelligence,” led by Ali Hussein Al-Houthi, the son of the group's f...
A recent international report details the arrests carried out by the Houthi group, designated as a terrorist organization, and their methods of repression and intimidation against dozens of Yemenis during the last week of September 2024, following peaceful celebrations and social media posts regar...
Large areas of Oman experienced heavy rainfall today as the direct effects of the tropical depression "Al-Mesial" moved into the eastern and southern regions of the Sultanate. The Wilayat of Sur, the capital Muscat, and the Eastern Region, as well as Jalan and Al-Dafah, witnessed sign...
Satellite images and numerical weather model maps indicate that a low-pressure system in the Arabian Sea has reached the coasts of Oman, bringing with it the onset of cumulonimbus clouds over southern Oman. Weather expert Khalid Al-Shatah reported on his Facebook page that the latest satellite ...
Sources close to the family of Yemeni journalist and writer Mohammed Dabwan al-Miyahi have denied reports circulating on social media of his death in Houthi prison, stating that he remains in detention in Sana'a. The denial was reported on Monday, October 7th, 2024, by Xinhua news agency corre...
The American Center for Justice (ACJ) reported on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, that the Specialized Criminal Court of Appeal in Sana'a, controlled by the Houthi group designated as a terrorist organization, issued a ruling last Monday, increasing the prison sentence of journalist Nabil Al-Sadawi ...
As Tunisia gears up for its presidential election on October 6th, a crackdown on freedom of expression and political debate is intensifying, according to a report released Monday by Human Rights Watch. The report highlights a concerning trend of media suppression, with at least five journalists...
Local sources reported on Friday, July 26, 2024, that a Houthi official in Amran province, northern Yemen, is refusing to release dozens of kidnapped wedding hall owners. The official, identified as Nayef Abu Kharafsha, is defying orders from the Public Prosecutor's Office to release the detai...
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 ...