Hadhramaut Authorities Support Comprehensive Plan for Normalization

Hadhramaut Authorities Support Comprehensive Plan for Normalization

HADHRAMAUT, Yemen — On January 7, 2025, the local authorities in Hadhramaut province expressed their full support for the executive measures outlined in the presidential statement regarding a comprehensive plan to normalize conditions in the region. This initiative aims to address the provin...

Houthi Attack on Military Positions in Marakhah Al-Ulya Repelled

Houthi Attack on Military Positions in Marakhah Al-Ulya Repelled

SHABWA, Yemen — On January 7, 2025, a field source reported that Yemeni forces successfully repelled an attack by Houthi militants, classified as a terrorist organization, targeting military sites in Marakhah Al-Ulya district, western Shabwa province. The source, speaking to Barran Press,...

Pentagon Announces Transfer of 11 Yemenis from Guantanamo Bay to Oman

Pentagon Announces Transfer of 11 Yemenis from Guantanamo Bay to Oman

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...

Yemen in Arab Press: Highlights of January 7, 2025

Yemen in Arab Press: Highlights of January 7, 2025

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 Official Emphasizes Tax Evasion Combat and Revenue Enhancement

Marib Official Emphasizes Tax Evasion Combat and Revenue Enhancement

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...