On January 8, 2025, a protest took place in front of the local governor's office in Taiz, southern Yemen, demanding the swift arrest of the killer of Saif Al-Sharabi and his daughter. The demonstration was organized by Al-Sharabi's family and several activists, who carried placards condemn...
On January 8, 2024, the People's Republic of China officially denied accusations from an Israeli report claiming it is supplying weapons to the Houthi group, which is internationally designated as a terrorist organization, in exchange for safe passage for its ships through the Red Sea. The ...
In a decisive move against corruption, the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council has initiated a series of measures to combat fraud, money laundering, and the financing of terrorism, responding to alarming reports from law enforcement and regulatory authorities. The government aims to safeguard p...
Judge Ishraq Al-Maqtari, a member of the National Investigation Committee on Human Rights Violations, expressed her regret over the increase in human rights violations in Yemen during 2024. In a special interview with "Barran Press", she highlighted the growing boldness in committing the...
MARIB, Yemen — On January 7, 2025, the Humanitarian Rescue Foundation for Social Development concluded its first basic health training program aimed at addressing the challenges posed by climate change in Marib, northeastern Yemen. The program, held in collaboration with the Office of Pub...
MARIB, Yemen — Mohammed Al-Muawadhi, the Deputy Governor of Marib, underscored the local authorities' commitment to enhancing the role of the Tax Authority branch in increasing tax collection from various voluntary sources and combating tax evasion, aiming to benefit the province's d...
ADEN, Yemen — On January 6, 2025, Mohammed Banajah, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Yemen, emphasized that Islamic sukuk are not merely financial instruments but essential pillars for achieving financial and monetary balance. This statement was made during a meeting he chaired at t...
CAIRO, Egypt — On January 6, 2025, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed the Yemeni embassy in Cairo of its approval to temporarily reopen one Yemeni school among the 15 that have been closed since late October 2024. This announcement followed a meeting between Egyptian Assist...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On January 7, 2025, the U.S. Department of Defense announced the successful transfer of 11 Yemeni detainees from the Guantanamo Bay detention facility to Oman. This operation is part of ongoing efforts to reduce the detainee population and permanently close the facility lo...
On January 7, 2025, the Yemeni Journalists' Union urged the Houthi group, which is internationally classified as a terrorist organization, to stop its harassment and mistreatment of journalists and to release all detainees. In a statement obtained by Barran Press, the union specifically cal...
On January 7, 2025, Yemen's Ministry of Awqaf and Guidance, under the internationally recognized government, launched the educational awareness campaign "Awareness" (وعي) aimed at combating extremism and atheism. This initiative is being coordinated with local offices in liberated pr...
SHABWA, Yemen — On January 7, 2025, a local source reported that five members of the security forces in Shabwa province were killed or injured during an operation targeting individuals suspected of collaborating with the Houthi group in the Dahr district. According to sources speaking to ...
MARIB, Yemen — On January 7, 2025, the Director of the Planning and International Cooperation Office in Marib, Engineer Saleh Al-Saqaf, held two separate meetings to discuss enhancing youth involvement and upcoming health projects in displacement camps. In his first meeting, Al-Saqaf met ...
On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, the U.S. Department of Defense announced the transfer of 11 Yemeni detainees from the infamous Guantanamo Bay prison to Oman, including Yemeni businessman Abdul Salam al-Hila. In a statement released on Monday, the Pentagon expressed its appreciation for Oman and ot...
TAIZ, Yemen — On January 7, 2025, the local authority in Taiz, southwestern Yemen, announced new measures to regulate residential rental prices, mandating that all rental agreements be conducted in the local currency. The decision was made during a comprehensive meeting attended by local ...
On January 7, 2025, Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council announced a comprehensive plan aimed at normalizing conditions in Hadramout Province and addressing the legitimate demands of its residents and political communities, while enhancing the province's significant role in the national...
The National Center for Meteorology and Early Warning announced on January 7, 2025, that temperatures are expected to improve across various provinces in Yemen as a cold air mass retreats. In its daily bulletin, which was monitored by Barran Press, the center reported that the weather in mounta...
On January 7, 2025, Barran Press highlights significant coverage from Arab and Gulf media regarding developments in Yemen. Notably, Al-Quds Al-Arabi reported on UN envoy Hans Grundberg's visit to Sana'a, questioning the timing of his trip and its implications. The report suggests that Grun...
MARIB, Yemen — On January 5, 2025, local authorities in Marib province, northeastern Yemen, inaugurated the first-semester examinations for the 2024-2025 academic year at the Industrial Vocational Institute. During the launch, Abdullah Al-Bakri, the Deputy Governor for Administrative Affa...
Recent findings from the Central Organization for Control and Auditing have revealed that the Public Prosecution has initiated legal actions in over 20 corruption cases involving billions of dollars. These cases include embezzlement of public funds, money laundering, terrorism financing, tax evasi...