Massive Fire Engulfs Commercial Complex in Sana'a

Massive Fire Engulfs Commercial Complex in Sana'a

Sana'a, Yemen – On November 21, 2024, local sources reported a significant fire at the Shamlan Hypermarket in the Shamlan area, located in the northern part of the capital, Sana'a, which is under Houthi control. Witnesses told Barran Press that the fire rapidly spread throughout t...

Houthi Interference Threatens Yemeni Football Activities

Houthi Interference Threatens Yemeni Football Activities

On November 18, 2024, a sports source warned that interference from the Houthi group, which is internationally classified as a terrorist organization, could lead to the suspension of football activities in Yemen by both FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation. The source, speaking to Barran P...

Houthi Forces Kidnap Another Yemeni Employee of U.S. Embassy in Sanaa

Houthi Forces Kidnap Another Yemeni Employee of U.S. Embassy in Sanaa

On Thursday, October 31, 2024, reports emerged of the Houthi movement, classified as a terrorist organization, kidnapping a Yemeni employee from the U.S. Embassy in Sanaa. This incident marks the latest victim in the Houthis' ongoing campaign against humanitarian workers and civil society memb...

Body of Young Man Found Near Sanaa in Third Incident Within 48 Hours

Body of Young Man Found Near Sanaa in Third Incident Within 48 Hours

Local sources reported on Thursday, October 24, 2024, that the body of a young man in his thirties was discovered in the Bani Hushaish district of Sanaa, marking the third violent incident in the region within 48 hours. According to residents who spoke to Barran Press, the victim, identified as...

Body of Man Found in Sanaa Drainage Channel (Saylah)

Body of Man Found in Sanaa Drainage Channel (Saylah)

Local residents reported on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, that a man's body was discovered lying by the roadside in a drainage channel in the capital, Sanaa, which is under Houthi control. According to eyewitnesses who spoke to "Barran Press," the body showed signs of a gunshot wou...

Young Man Commits Suicide in Sana'a Due to Economic Hardship

Young Man Commits Suicide in Sana'a Due to Economic Hardship

Local sources reported on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, that a 32-year-old man took his own life by hanging in Bani Hushaish district, east of the Yemeni capital, Sana'a, due to the difficult living conditions faced by his family. The man, identified as Sobhi Hamoud Al-Sarfi, was found dead in...

Yemeni Rial Hits Historic Low Amid Currency Crisis

Yemeni Rial Hits Historic Low Amid Currency Crisis

The Yemeni rial has reached an unprecedented low against foreign currencies, according to banking sources on Friday. The depreciation is particularly noted in areas controlled by the internationally recognized Yemeni government. Sources informed Barran Press that in the southern city of Aden, w...