Yemeni Tribes Rally Against Houthis, Pledging Support for National Army

Yemeni Tribes Rally Against Houthis, Pledging Support for National Army

The tribes of Arhab, Nihm, and Bani Harith have publicly declared their support for the Yemeni national armed forces in their fight against the Iran-backed Houthi rebels.  During a large rally held in Marib on Sunday, tribal leaders reaffirmed their loyalty to Yemen and pledged to stand unite...

Former Prisoner Dies Days After Release from Houthi Detention

Former Prisoner Dies Days After Release from Houthi Detention

Mohammed Ali Al-Naseem, a former prisoner of the Iran-backed Houthi militia, died just days after his release.  According to sources close to Al-Naseem, his health had severely deteriorated due to five years of harsh physical and psychological torture while in Houthi detention. Al-Naseem, an o...

Hadrami Leader Orders Halt of Crude Oil Exports

Hadrami Leader Orders Halt of Crude Oil Exports

Amr bin Habreesh, leader of the Hadhramaut Tribes Alliance in eastern Yemen, on Sunday instructed the alliance's "security committee" to halt crude oil exports from Hadhramaut, effective Monday. This move is intended to pressure the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) to address th...

Yemeni Woman Killed by Houthi Landmine in Nihm

Yemeni Woman Killed by Houthi Landmine in Nihm

A 35-year-old Yemeni woman, Aisha Naji Al-Qasha'a, was killed by a landmine planted by the Iran-backed Houthi militia in Nihm district on Friday. According to the human rights organization "Shohood," the incident occurred while Aisha was herding sheep in Jabal Al-Qarn. Her daughte...

Saudi Project "Masam" Clears 840 Mines in a Week

Saudi Project "Masam" Clears 840 Mines in a Week

The Saudi Project "Masam" announced on Tuesday the removal of 840 mines and unexploded ordnance planted by the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen. According to Masam, the cleared explosives included 800 unexploded ordnance items and 38 anti-tank mines. This brings the total number of mines clea...

Yemeni Army Destroys Houthi Equipment in Marib and Taiz

Yemeni Army Destroys Houthi Equipment in Marib and Taiz

On January 25, 2025, the Yemeni army launched targeted strikes on Iran-backed Houthi militants' positions in Marib and Taiz, destroying equipment and vehicles. In Marib, According to September Net, the army struck Houthi heavy equipment in Al-Kasara and artillery positions in Mashjah and Al-Bal...

UN Says Houthis Detain Seven More Staff Members

UN Says Houthis Detain Seven More Staff Members

The Iran-backed Houthi rebels detained seven more UN staff members in Sana'a on Saturday. Secretary-General António Guterres called for their "immediate and unconditional" release, condemning the arbitrary detentions as "unacceptable." Following the recent incident,...

20 Ethiopian Migrants Die in Boat Capsize Off Taiz Coast

20 Ethiopian Migrants Die in Boat Capsize Off Taiz Coast

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that 20 Ethiopian migrants, including 9 women, died when their boat capsized off the coast of Taiz, Yemen, on January 18, 2025. The vessel, carrying 35 Ethiopian migrants and two Yemeni crew members, overturned due to strong monsoon winds. ...

Yemeni Prime Minister Arrives in New York

Yemeni Prime Minister Arrives in New York

Yemeni Prime Minister Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak arrived in New York on Sunday for an international ministerial meeting at the UN, organized with the UK. The meeting aims to support Yemen's economic recovery and stability. Bin Mubarak highlighted the global commitment to Yemen's efforts and will...

Yemeni Army Repels Iran-Backed Houthi Attack in Marib

Yemeni Army Repels Iran-Backed Houthi Attack in Marib

Yemeni forces successfully repelled an attack by Iran-backed Houthi militants on military positions in southern Marib on Wednesday. Yemeni artillery targeted and destroyed Houthi gatherings and equipment along the Al-Balq and Al-‘Akd fronts, forcing them to retreat. Similar infiltration atte...

EU Naval Mission Rescues Yemeni Sailor in Bab al-Mandab

EU Naval Mission Rescues Yemeni Sailor in Bab al-Mandab

On January 14, 2025, the EU Naval Force in the Red Sea reported a rescue by ITS Caio Duilio, saving a Yemeni sailor from a sinking boat in Bab al-Mandab. The sailor was handed to Djibouti authorities on January 13. The EU emphasized the priority of sailor safety. In December, EUNAVFOR successfu...

Houthis Confirm Deaths of 11 Commanders

Houthis Confirm Deaths of 11 Commanders

The Iran-backed Houthi group announced on Monday the deaths of 11 fighters, all presented as high-ranking officers. The Houthi-controlled Yemeni News Agency, "Saba," reported that the funeral for these individuals took place in Sana'a. This marks the highest single-day toll of Hou...

Yemeni Prime Minister Discusses Peace Efforts with UN Envoy

Yemeni Prime Minister Discusses Peace Efforts with UN Envoy

On January 13, 2025, Yemeni Prime Minister Ahmed bin Mubarak met with UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg to discuss encouraging the Iran-backed Houthi group to engage in peace efforts. The meeting focused on reviving the political process, addressing escalating Houthi violations against civilians, an...

UN Special Envoy for Yemen wraps up discussions in Iran.

UN Special Envoy for Yemen wraps up discussions in Iran.

On January 13, 2025, Hans Grundberg, the UN Special Envoy to Yemen, met with Iranian officials in Tehran to discuss easing Yemen's military, economic, and humanitarian tensions. The talks aimed to restart the Yemeni-led political process and highlighted the need for regional and international su...

Houthi Brutality in Al-Baydha: A Decade of War Against the Tribes

Houthi Brutality in Al-Baydha: A Decade of War Against the Tribes

Following 100 hours of relentless attacks involving heavy weaponry, including tanks and drones, the Iran-backed Houthi group concluded its assault on the "Al-Masoud" tribe in the village of Al-Hanakah, located in the Al-Qurayshiyah district of Al-Baydha Governorate, central Yemen. The...

Taiz Police Arrest Main Suspect in Journalist's Father's Murder

Taiz Police Arrest Main Suspect in Journalist's Father's Murder

Taiz Police announced the arrest of Walid Shal'a, the main suspect in the murder of Saif al-Sharaabi, the father of journalist Ghadeer al-Sharaabi, nearly two weeks after the crime. The arrest was made with the help of the Al-Nasser Brigade in Jabal Habashi. Earlier, Taiz Police arrested an...

Yemeni Rial Hits Record Low, Dollar Breaks 1100

Yemeni Rial Hits Record Low, Dollar Breaks 1100

On January 12, 2025, the Yemeni rial reached its lowest value ever, with the dollar surpassing 1100 rials. In Aden, the rial traded at 2110 per dollar (buying) and 2120 (selling). The Saudi rial stood at 554 (buying) and 555 (selling), with further drops expected. In Houthi-controlled areas, th...