Student Found Hanged at Sana'a University: Family Demands Justice

Student Found Hanged at Sana'a University: Family Demands Justice

The body of Musa Abdu Ali Masad Musleh Al-Sabbari, a university student, was tragically discovered hanging from a tree on the Sana'a University campus on Wednesday. Found near the Faculty of Sharia and Law, his hands were bound, and his body bore signs of torture. Al-Sabbari had been missing f...

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...

Young Man Dies in Houthi prison a day after his kidnapping

Young Man Dies in Houthi prison a day after his kidnapping

On January 13, 2025, human rights sources reported the death of 18-year-old Issam Al-Zarf in the custody of the Iran-backed Houthi group, just one day after his abduction. Al-Zarf was taken from his farm in Bani Hashish, east of Sana'a, and died in a Houthi prison on January 12, 2025. Fahmi...

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...

Yemeni Riyal Plummets Amid Economic Crisis

Yemeni Riyal Plummets Amid Economic Crisis

On January 12, 2025, the Yemeni rial hit a historic low against foreign currencies, despite recent Saudi financial aid. Sources in Aden reported to "Barran Press" that the dollar soared to 2,150 rials during evening trading, up from 2,110 in the morning for buying. For selling, it rose to...

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...

Yemeni Army Downs Houthi Drone in Taiz

Yemeni Army Downs Houthi Drone in Taiz

The Yemeni Army announced on Monday that its forces successfully intercepted and shot down a reconnaissance drone operated by the Iran-backed Houthi militia in northwestern Taiz, southwestern Yemen. According to the Taiz Military Axis, the drone was brought down while flying over army positions. ...

Local Authorities in Marib to Open Red Cross Office

Local Authorities in Marib to Open Red Cross Office

 Local authorities in Marib are set to open an office for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to address the increasing humanitarian needs due to rising displacement in the region. During a meeting with Andrea Pasquarelli, the acting head of the ICRC office, Deputy Governor...

UN Envoy Hans Grundberg Visits Tehran for Yemen Peace Talks

UN Envoy Hans Grundberg Visits Tehran for Yemen Peace Talks

On January 12, 2025, UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, arrived in Tehran after visits to Muscat and Sana'a. His trip is part of a series of regional and national meetings to advance Yemen peace efforts. On January 9, Grundberg left Sana'a, under the control of the Iran-backed Hou...

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...

Yemen in the Arab Press: Key Highlights on Sunday, January 12, 2025

Yemen in the Arab Press: Key Highlights on Sunday, January 12, 2025

  Yemen — On Sunday, January 12, 2025, several Arab media outlets reported significant developments related to Yemen, with a focus on the escalating activities of the Iran-backed Houthi movement. "Houthi Rebels Require University Students to Carry Arms" Asharq Al-Awsat r...

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...

Cold Snap and Rain Expected with Incoming Air Mass

Cold Snap and Rain Expected with Incoming Air Mass

On January 12, 2025, the National Center for Meteorology forecasted very cold weather over Yemen's mountainous and desert regions, while coastal areas will remain warm. A new cold wave is expected due to an incoming northern air mass later this week. The center's daily report highlighte...