Bus Fire in Taiz Raises Safety Concerns Amid Gas Fuel Use

Bus Fire in Taiz Raises Safety Concerns Amid Gas Fuel Use

TAIZ, Yemen — On Friday, January 10, 2025, a bus caught fire while waiting in line to refuel with gas in Taiz, southwestern Yemen. Eyewitnesses reported that the 12-passenger bus, driven by a young boy, was parked at a gas station in Wadi Al-Qadi when the flames erupted. According to witn...

Protests Erupt in Taiz Demanding Justice for Saif Al-Sharabi's Murder

Protests Erupt in Taiz Demanding Justice for Saif Al-Sharabi's Murder

On January 8, 2025, a protest took place in front of the local governor's office in Taiz, southern Yemen, demanding the swift arrest of the killer of Saif Al-Sharabi and his daughter. The demonstration was organized by Al-Sharabi's family and several activists, who carried placards condemn...

Police in Taiz Arrest Nine Suspects in Murder of Journalist’s Father

Police in Taiz Arrest Nine Suspects in Murder of Journalist’s Father

TAIZ, Yemen — On January 4, 2025, the Taiz police announced the arrest of nine individuals in connection with the murder of Saif Hamoud Al-Sharabi, the father of journalist Ghadir Al-Sharabi. The arrests were reported by the Yemeni news agency Saba. According to a police statement, the su...

National Commission Investigates Alleged Human Rights Violations in Taiz

National Commission Investigates Alleged Human Rights Violations in Taiz

TAIZ, Yemen — On January 4, 2025, the National Commission for the Investigation of Allegations of Human Rights Violations held discussions with the military leadership of the Taiz axis regarding ongoing investigations into alleged abuses by army personnel, including the recent incident invol...

Taiz Military Commander Declares Resilience Against Houthi Threats

Taiz Military Commander Declares Resilience Against Houthi Threats

On December 30, 2024, Major General Khaled Fadel, commander of the Taiz military axis, asserted that his forces have demonstrated unwavering resilience on multiple fronts, successfully thwarting all attempts to destabilize the province. His remarks came during the annual conference of the Taiz mil...

Intense Clashes Erupt in Taiz Following Houthi Attacks

Intense Clashes Erupt in Taiz Following Houthi Attacks

On the evening of December 29, 2024, violent clashes broke out between Yemeni army forces and Houthi militants, designated as a terrorist group by the international community, across several battlefronts in Taiz Province, southwestern Yemen. Colonel Abdullah Abdul Wahid, commander of the 40th F...

Houthi Forces Target Military Positions and Civilian Areas in Taiz

Houthi Forces Target Military Positions and Civilian Areas in Taiz

On December 29, 2024, military sources reported that the Houthi group, designated as a terrorist organization by the international community, has resumed attacks on Yemen's army positions and civilian homes in Taiz Province, located in the southwest of the country. According to the official...