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...
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...
MUSCAT, Oman — On January 6, 2025, Hans Grundberg, the United Nations Special Envoy to Yemen, called for tangible actions to pave the way for a political process in the country. His remarks came during meetings in Muscat with Omani officials, including Khalifa bin Ali Al-Harthi, Deputy Forei...
The MASAM Project, part of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, announced on January 6, 2025, that its teams have successfully removed 477,583 landmines, unexploded munitions, and improvised explosive devices since the project began. Osama Al-Qusaibi, the Director General of the ...
On the evening of January 6, 2025, Hans Grundberg, the United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen, arrived in the capital, Sana'a, which is under the control of the Houthi group, internationally classified as a terrorist organization. His visit follows meetings held in Muscat, Oman, where he engag...
MARIB, Yemen — On January 5, 2025, the Executive Office of Marib province convened to discuss the annual performance reports for 2024 from various executive offices within the province. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Governor Ali Al-Fatimi and attended by other provincial officials, in...
PORT SUDAN, Sudan — On January 4, 2025, Sudan expressed its support for a Turkish initiative aimed at resolving the ongoing crisis between Khartoum and Abu Dhabi. This announcement came from Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Yusuf following a meeting between Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister and S...
HADRAMOUT, Yemen — On January 5, 2025, a soldier from the "National Shield" forces was reportedly killed by unknown assailants in Hadramout province, eastern Yemen. Local sources informed "Barran Press" that armed individuals opened fire on soldier Hussein Alawi Al-Saa...
MARIB, Yemen — On January 5, 2025, Deputy Minister of Education Ali Al-Abab inaugurated the start of classes in portable classrooms at the Al-Simya displacement camp in the Wadi Directorate of Marib, northeastern Yemen. The initiative includes 12 ready-made classrooms equipped with desks,...
ABYAN, Yemen — On January 4, 2025, military sources reported that joint forces launched a swift operation in Abyan province, southern Yemen, successfully clearing a camp used by al-Qaeda militants from the Wadi Itisaba area. According to a statement published on the Southern Shield websit...
YEMEN — On January 4, 2025, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that 3,649 families, totaling 21,894 individuals, were displaced in Yemen throughout 2024. In a report reviewed by Barran Press, the IOM noted that its displacement tracking matrix monitored displaceme...
ADEN, Yemen — On January 4, 2025, Yemen's Minister of Public Health and Population, Qasim Buhaibeh, led a meeting to discuss preparations for the first-ever Health System Conference, scheduled to take place in the second half of February. During the meeting held in Aden, the country&#...
TAIZ, Yemen — On January 4, 2025, the Taiz police announced the arrest of nine individuals in connection with the murder of Saif Hamoud Al-Sharabi, the father of journalist Ghadir Al-Sharabi. The arrests were reported by the Yemeni news agency Saba. According to a police statement, the su...
DAMASCUS, Syria — French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barot arrived in Damascus on Friday, January 3, 2025, marking a significant diplomatic engagement as he is followed by his German counterpart, Annalena Baerbock. This visit is notable as it represents the first high-level delegation fr...
MARIB, Yemen — On January 2, 2024, the King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Aid inaugurated a significant project aimed at reintegrating children formerly associated with armed conflict in Marib Governorate, northeastern Yemen. The initiative specifically targets children who have ...
On December 31, 2024, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that American forces conducted multiple precision strikes against Houthi targets in Sana'a and coastal locations over the past two days. This operation was aimed at disrupting the activities of the Iran-aligned Houthi movement, w...
On December 31, 2024, security sources in Aden, Yemen's temporary capital, reported that forces aligned with the Southern Transitional Council (STC) seized a checkpoint belonging to the Presidential Guard near the Maashiq Palace, the base of the internationally recognized Yemeni government. ...
On December 31, 2024, Major General Yahya Humaid, the Director of Police in Mareb Governorate, Yemen, instructed the Traffic Police Department to finalize legal measures aimed at organizing the operations of taxi buses and defining their routes within the city. This directive comes as part of ongo...
On December 31, 2024, a governmental meeting took place in Aden, Yemen's temporary capital, led by Dr. Qassem Buhaibeh, the Minister of Public Health and Population. The meeting focused on localizing the pharmaceutical industry in the country and included key figures such as the Minister of In...
On December 30, 2024, Dr. Qassem Baheeb, Yemen's Minister of Public Health and Population, announced significant initiatives aimed at introducing vital vaccines to prevent the spread of cancer. This declaration was made during the official launch of the National Cancer Control Strategy for 202...