A joint statement signed by 50 Yemeni civil society organizations has expressed deep disappointment and frustration with the United Nations' approach in Yemen over the past decade, accusing the agency of prioritizing appeasement of the Houthi rebels over humanitarian principles. The s...
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has demanded the immediate and unconditional release of UN staff detained by the Iranian-backed Houthi group in Yemen. In a statement released by his spokesperson, seen by "Barran Press", Guterres expressed deep concern over the safet...
The number of people affected by floods and heavy rainfall in Yemen last week has risen to 180,000, according to a United Nations report released on Saturday, August 17th, 2024. The report also predicts that the severe weather conditions will continue through September. The figure, which is dou...
A UN report released on Sunday, August 18, 2024, revealed a rapid escalation of acute malnutrition in Yemen, particularly in areas controlled by the Yemeni government. The report, seen by "Barran Press", highlighted the Western coast as experiencing “extremely critical” level...
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has issued an urgent appeal for $25 million in international aid to assist those affected by devastating floods in Yemen. The appeal was made in a statement released by the UNHCR Shelter Cluster on the X platform, which was also shared b...
Aden, Yemen - President of the Presidential Leadership Council, Rashad al-Alimi, returned to Aden, the temporary capital of Yemen, on Saturday, August 17th, 2024, after a month-long absence. His trip included a visit to Hadhramaut Governorate earlier this month and a stay in Riyadh, Saudi Ara...
The internationally recognized Yemeni government on Thursday, August 15, 2024, condemned the Houthi militia's raid on the office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in the capital Sana'a, where they seized documents and property. A brief statement published on the Y...
France has urged the Houthi group, internationally designated as a terrorist organization, to "stop committing atrocities against the population in areas under their control, who are being economically suffocated and threatened daily." This call was made during a statement delivered b...
The European Union (EU) on Wednesday, August 14th, 2024, condemned the seizure of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) office in Sana'a by the Houthi group, which is designated as a terrorist organization by several countries. The EU called on the Houthis to "resp...
The recent monsoon season in Yemen has been marked by a tragic increase in lightning strikes, claiming the lives of dozens and injuring scores more. According to unofficial statistics, over 50 people, including women and children, have been struck by lightning across the country since July. ...
The United States on Thursday, August 15, 2024, condemned the Houthi group's raid on the UN Human Rights Office in Sana'a, Yemen. The US, which designates the Houthis as a terrorist organization, warned that the action could further hinder the delivery of aid to Yemenis. In a statement ...
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) announced on Thursday, August 15, 2024, that 180,000 people have been affected by floods in Yemen since the beginning of August. The organization highlighted the urgent need for $4.9 million to expand its emergency response. "Heavy rains and ...
UN Special Envoy to Yemen, Hans Grundberg, on Thursday, August 15, 2024, called on the Houthi group, designated as a terrorist organization by the international community, to "act responsibly and compassionately towards the citizens of their country and release all detainees unconditionally.&...
Yemen's internationally recognized Minister of Public Health and Population, Qasim Buhaibeh, met with the World Health Organization (WHO) representative in Yemen, Dr. Arturo Bisiguan, on Thursday, August 15, 2024, to discuss health-related matters and strengthen coordination between the minist...
The family of abducted lawyer Sami Yassin in Aden, the temporary capital of Yemen, has accused a leader of the Southern Transitional Council (STC) of obstructing the execution of a court order for his release after nine months of detention. The family claims the leader is "interfering with th...
Russia has called on the Houthi group, designated as a terrorist organization by numerous countries, to cease obstructing international freedom of navigation, while demanding that all international actors "respect Yemen's sovereignty." This call was made by Dmitry Polyanskiy, Firs...
The United Kingdom renewed its call for the internationally recognized terrorist group, the Houthis, to cease their attacks that threaten international shipping, citing recent reports that "demonstrate a link between the Houthis and Al-Shabaab in Somalia." This statement was delivered...
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) announced on Wednesday, August 14th, 2024, that over 34,000 Yemeni families have been affected by floods that swept through 19 governorates across the country. The UNHCR's Yemen office stated in a press release that "heavy...
The Director of the Planning and International Cooperation Office in Marib Governorate, Engineer Saleh Al-Sakaaf, revealed on Monday, August 12, 2024, that local authorities are pursuing a plan to transition Marib from a rural province to an urban one. In a statement to "Barran Press,"...
The Houthi group, designated as a terrorist organization by several countries, has seized the United Nations Human Rights Office in Sana'a, according to a senior UN official on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. The group reportedly confiscated documents, furniture, and vehicles. Volker Türk, t...