AP Report: Houthis Seek to Capitalize on Ongoing Middle East Conflict

AP Report: Houthis Seek to Capitalize on Ongoing Middle East Conflict

On Wednesday, October 2, 2024, the Associated Press reported that the Houthi group, internationally designated as a terrorist organization, is attempting to leverage the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. In a report seen by Barran Press, the agency noted that recent Houthi attacks have broug...

New U.S. Sanctions Target Houthi Leader and Four Supporting Companies

New U.S. Sanctions Target Houthi Leader and Four Supporting Companies

On Wednesday, October 2, 2024, the U.S. administration announced new sanctions against a leader of the Houthi group and four companies accused of facilitating arms purchases, smuggling, and generating illicit funds for the group. According to a statement from the U.S. Department of the Treasury...

Ahmed Bin Mubarak Reflects on Marib: "It Will Crush the Theocracy"

Ahmed Bin Mubarak Reflects on Marib: "It Will Crush the Theocracy"

In a statement released on September 30, 2024, Yemeni Prime Minister Ahmed Bin Mubarak expressed his firm belief that Marib will be the force to "crush the theocracy." His conviction, he stated, was solidified during his recent visit to the province, where he witnessed firsthand the unwa...

Warning Against Misleading Information and Malicious Links in Marib

Warning Against Misleading Information and Malicious Links in Marib

On October 1, 2024, Engineer Saleh Al-Saqaf, the Director of the Planning and International Cooperation Office in Marib, issued a warning to citizens and internally displaced persons about misleading information and malicious links being circulated on social media under the guise of international ...

Heavy Thunderstorms and Severe Winds Expected Across Yemen

Heavy Thunderstorms and Severe Winds Expected Across Yemen

On October 1, 2024, the National Center for Meteorology and Early Warning issued a warning about imminent thunderstorms and strong winds affecting large parts of Yemen in the coming hours. This alert is based on satellite imagery, numerical model outputs, and atmospheric observations. In its da...

Yemen: "Masam" Removes Nearly 6,000 Landmines in September

Yemen: "Masam" Removes Nearly 6,000 Landmines in September

The Masam project, part of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, reported on Tuesday that its teams removed a total of 5,962 landmines planted by the Houthi group across several Yemeni provinces in September 2024. In a statement shared with Barran Press, the center noted that duri...

British Reports Indicate Damage to Two Ships in Attacks Near Hodeidah

British Reports Indicate Damage to Two Ships in Attacks Near Hodeidah

British maritime trade authorities reported on Tuesday that two ships sustained damage from missile and drone attacks off the coast of Hodeidah, Yemen. Fortunately, the crews of both vessels are reported to be unharmed. The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) issued a statement confirming that...

Cholera Outbreak in Yemen: UN Reports 186,000 Cases in Six Months

Cholera Outbreak in Yemen: UN Reports 186,000 Cases in Six Months

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has reported a severe cholera outbreak in Yemen, revealing that the disease has claimed the lives of 680 individuals between March and September 2024. During this six-month period, approximately 186,000 suspected cholera...