Saudi Program Launches Phase Two of Al-Abr Road Rehabilitation

Saudi Program Launches Phase Two of Al-Abr Road Rehabilitation

On November 21, 2024, the Saudi Program for the Development and Reconstruction of Yemen announced the commencement of phase two of the rehabilitation project for the Al-Abr international road in Hadramout, eastern Yemen. In a brief statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) and reported by B...

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...

British Maritime Authority Reports Chase of 12 Boats Near Aden Coast

British Maritime Authority Reports Chase of 12 Boats Near Aden Coast

On November 21, 2024, the British Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported an incident involving a merchant vessel pursued by up to 12 small boats approximately 74 nautical miles southwest of Aden. The captain of the ship detailed the encounter, stating that over two hours, the boats followed cl...

Clashes Erupt in Hadhramaut Following Security Building Closure

Clashes Erupt in Hadhramaut Following Security Building Closure

HADHRAMAUT, YEMEN – Armed clashes broke out overnight in Hadhramaut Governorate, eastern Yemen, on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, between security forces loyal to the Director of Security for the Wadi and Desert region and those under the Director of Security for Shibam District, local source...

IMF Reports Red Sea Tensions Cost Egypt 70% of Suez Canal Revenue

IMF Reports Red Sea Tensions Cost Egypt 70% of Suez Canal Revenue

On November 20, 2024, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced that ongoing tensions in the Red Sea have led to a staggering 70% drop in revenues from the Suez Canal, a vital source of foreign currency for Egypt. This statement followed the IMF's fourth review of Egypt's economic re...

Marib Governor Urges UN to Take Urgent Measures Against Houthi Escalation

Marib Governor Urges UN to Take Urgent Measures Against Houthi Escalation

On November 21, 2024, Lieutenant General Sultan al-Aradah, a member of the Presidential Leadership Council and Governor of Marib, emphasized the need for the international community to adopt urgent measures and political and economic decisions to curb the activities of the Houthi movement, which i...

Houthis Release Employee of DeepRoot After Months of Detention

Houthis Release Employee of DeepRoot After Months of Detention

On November 20, 2024, a source reported that the Houthi movement, internationally designated as a terrorist organization, has released an employee from the DeepRoot organization, who had been detained since before June in the Yemeni capital, Sana'a. According to Faris Al-Hemiary, a correspo...

Saudi, Iranian, and Chinese Commitment to a Political Solution in Yemen

Saudi, Iranian, and Chinese Commitment to a Political Solution in Yemen

On November 19, 2024, Saudi Arabia, Iran, and China reaffirmed their support for a comprehensive political solution in Yemen, aligning with internationally recognized principles under the auspices of the United Nations, according to Saudi media reports. This commitment was made during the secon...

New Zealand Designates Houthis as Terrorist Organization

New Zealand Designates Houthis as Terrorist Organization

On November 20, 2024, the New Zealand government officially classified the Houthi movement as a terrorist organization, making it the third country to do so after the United States and Australia. This designation was announced by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and included Hezbollah among other ...