Protests Erupt in Lahij Over Allegations of Free Medicine Sales

On November 2, 2024, a large protest took place in Lahij province, southern Yemen, as citizens demonstrated against local hospitals and pharmacies accused of selling free medications provided by donor organizations. Local sources informed "Barran Press" that protesters marched through...

Protests Erupt in Lahij Over Allegations of Free Medicine Sales

On November 2, 2024, a large protest took place in Lahij province, southern Yemen, as citizens demonstrated against local hospitals and pharmacies accused of selling free medications provided by donor organizations. Local sources informed "Barran Press" that protesters marched through...

Protests Erupt in Lahj Over Allegations of Free Medicine Sales

Protests Erupt in Lahj Over Allegations of Free Medicine Sales

On November 2, 2024, a large protest took place in Lahj province, southern Yemen, as citizens demonstrated against local hospitals and pharmacies accused of selling free medications provided by donor organizations. Local sources informed "Barran Press" that protesters marched through ...

Security Raid in Al-Mokha Uncovers Illegal Alcohol Production Facility

Security Raid in Al-Mokha Uncovers Illegal Alcohol Production Facility

On November 2, 2024, security forces in Taiz province, southwestern Yemen, conducted a successful raid on an illegal alcohol production facility in the Al-Mokha district, leading to the arrest of two suspects involved in the manufacture and distribution of prohibited substances. According to a ...

Yemen Ranks 154th in Press Freedom Among 180 Countries in 2024

Yemen Ranks 154th in Press Freedom Among 180 Countries in 2024

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. ...

Protests Erupt in Lahij Over Allegations of Free Medicine Sales

On November 2, 2024, a large protest took place in Lahij province, southern Yemen, as citizens demonstrated against local hospitals and pharmacies accused of selling free medications provided by donor organizations. Local sources informed "Barran Press" that protesters marched through...

U.S. Extends Deadline for Diversity Visa Lottery Applications

U.S. Extends Deadline for Diversity Visa Lottery Applications

The United States has announced an extension of the deadline for applications to the Diversity Visa Lottery for the year 2026. The new deadline is now set for November 7, 2024, according to an announcement from the U.S. Embassy, shared via their official account on the platform X (formerly Twitter...

Yemen Chairs Emergency Arab Meeting on Israeli Ban of UNRWA Activities

Yemen Chairs Emergency Arab Meeting on Israeli Ban of UNRWA Activities

On Thursday, October 31, 2024, Yemen chaired an emergency meeting of the Arab League at the level of permanent representatives to discuss recent Israeli laws prohibiting the activities of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in the occupied Pal...

Yemeni Leadership Seeks U.S. Support Amid Oil Export Halt

Yemeni Leadership Seeks U.S. Support Amid Oil Export Halt

On Thursday, October 31, 2024, Rashad Al-Alimi, President of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council, met with U.S. Ambassador to Yemen Steven Fagin to discuss the international support needed to mitigate the repercussions of halted oil exports, a situation attributed to the Iran-backed Houthi...

Tragic Road Accident Claims 11 Lives in Al-Mahra

Tragic Road Accident Claims 11 Lives in Al-Mahra

A devastating road accident in Al-Mahra province, eastern Yemen, resulted in the death of 11 individuals and injuries to two others on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, according to the Security Media Center of the Yemeni Ministry of Interior. The horrific incident occurred on the Shihn-Ramah road, ...