The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has strongly condemned the Yemeni government's decision to shut down the offices of the Yemeni Journalists' Syndicate in Aden, the temporary capital. In a statement released on Wednesday, November 20th, 2024 & reviewed by Barran Press, ...
On November 16, 2024, the Yemeni Journalists' Syndicate condemned the decision to suspend its operations in Aden, labeling it as a repressive measure that follows a systematic targeting of the organization. This targeting allegedly began with the seizure of the syndicate's headquarters in ...
TAIZ, YEMEN — On November 11, 2024, the Yemeni Journalists' Syndicate condemned the widespread incitement and defamation targeting journalist Hiba Al-Tabai and her husband, writer Salah Al-Wasai, following the publication of their photo on social media. In a statement obtained by Barr...
The Yemeni Journalists Syndicate reported on Monday that the National Resistance Forces, stationed on the western coast and led by Presidential Council member Tariq Saleh, have detained journalist Adel Al-Nuzaili for the past five days. In a statement reviewed by "Barran Press," the s...
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has urged the Houthi group, which is internationally designated as a terrorist organization, to annul the death sentence issued against Yemeni journalist Taha Al-Maamari. In a statement released on Wednesday, the IFJ reported receiving a notific...
The Yemeni Journalists' Union condemned the arrest of journalist Mohammed Abdul Wahab Al-Yazidi by security forces in Aden on Thursday, demanding his immediate release. In a statement obtained by Barran Press, the union reported receiving information from colleagues of Al-Yazidi, a correspo...
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has urged the Houthi movement, designated as a terrorist organization, to release journalists Mohamed Al-Miyahi and Fouad Al-Nahari immediately. In a statement reviewed by Barran Press, the federation detailed that Houthi gunmen stormed Al-Miyah...
Sources close to the family of Yemeni journalist and writer Mohammed Dabwan al-Miyahi have denied reports circulating on social media of his death in Houthi prison, stating that he remains in detention in Sana'a. The denial was reported on Monday, October 7th, 2024, by Xinhua news agency corre...
Yemeni Journalists’ Syndicate condemned the abduction of journalist Mohammad Dabwan Al-Miyahi by the Houthi group, which is internationally recognized as a terrorist organization. Al-Miyahi was reportedly kidnapped after armed individuals raided his apartment in the Houthi-controlled c...
The International Journalist Network (IJnet) has issued a stark warning about the dire conditions facing journalists in Yemen, stating that "the number of enemies journalists have in the country far outweighs the number of friends." The IJnet report, published on September 3, 2024, hi...
The Yemeni Journalists Union on Saturday, August 24, 2024, condemned the kidnapping of journalist Fahad Al-Arhabi by the Houthi group, internationally designated as a terrorist organization, for the third time in Amran Governorate (northern Yemen). According to a statement from the union, seen by...
Yemeni journalist Fahd Al-Arhabi was re-arrested by the Houthi rebels in the northern province of Amran on Friday, August 23, 2024, according to sources close to the journalist. The arrest comes just a year after Al-Arhabi was released from Houthi custody. Citing sources, Xinhua corresponden...
The American Center for Justice (ACJ) reported on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, that the Specialized Criminal Court of Appeal in Sana'a, controlled by the Houthi group designated as a terrorist organization, issued a ruling last Monday, increasing the prison sentence of journalist Nabil Al-Sadawi ...
Human rights sources reported on Thursday, August 1st, 2024, that the Houthi group, internationally designated as a terrorist organization, is continuing the trial of four journalists who were released from detention as part of a UN-brokered prisoner exchange in April 2023. One of these journal...
The Yemeni Journalists' Union on Friday, July 19, 2024, held the Security Belt forces, affiliated with the Southern Transitional Council (STC) in Aden, the temporary capital of Yemen, responsible for the safety of journalist Fahmi Al-Alimi, demanding his immediate release. In a statement co...
A special report prepared for “Barran Press” by Suhail Al Sharhi: Despite their unwavering determination and ambition to pursue their passion for truth, Yemeni female journalists face numerous daily challenges and obstacles, particularly when working in the field. In addition to ...
Aden, Yemen – Twelve human rights organizations have issued an urgent call for justice for journalist Ahmed Maher, who they say has been arbitrarily detained by authorities in Aden, the temporary capital of Yemen, since August 2022, due to his journalistic activities. In a joint state...