The term "Matareh" was not prevalent in Yemen, at least not in recent decades since the establishment of the republic. It resurfaced and gained widespread use in September 2014, when the tribes of Marib mobilized to the northern, western, and southern outskirts to confront the Houthi mil...
In early 2015, Yemenis were surprised by an alliance formed between the General People's Congress (GPC) in Marib Governorate (northeastern Yemen) and the "Joint Meeting" parties, primarily the Yemeni Islah Party. This alliance, marked by a historic joint statement on January 12, 2015...
Marib's "Matareh," or popular armed camps, established in 2014, played a crucial role in uniting the community and preparing for the Houthi coup, according to Maged Almadhaji, head of the Sana'a Center for Strategic Studies. In an exclusive interview with Barran Press, al-Madhaji...
Dr. Abdulraqib Saif Fateh , former Minister of Local Administration, has lauded the role of the Marib Governorate and its political and societal components in defending the republic and confronting the Houthi group's coup against the legitimate Yemeni government. In a statement to &qu...
In an exclusive interview with "Barran Press," Marib's Deputy Governor, Dr. AbduRabbu Miftah, described the formation of Al-Matareh (resistance camps ) in the region as a revolutionary stand against the Houthi militia's attempts to undermine the state. Miftah emphasized that&n...
Information, Culture, and Tourism Minister Moammar Al-Eryani has stated that the establishment of the Marib's Matareh on September 18, 2014, marked a pivotal moment in the course of events, preventing the complete collapse of the Yemeni state and igniting resistance across the country. ...
Deputy Speaker of Yemen's Shura Council, Abdullah Mohammed Abu Al-Ghaith, has praised the role of Marib Governorate (northeastern Yemen) in confronting the Houthi coup and their attempt to seize control of the oil-rich province in 2014. In an interview with "Barran Press" coincidi...
Minister of Youth and Sports and Head of the Southern Resistance Leadership Council in Aden, Naife Saleh Al-Bakry, has lauded the Marib governorate for its resilience and the "wise" leadership displayed during the past decade. Speaking to "Barran Press" on the 10th anni...
On September 18, 2024, Yemen marks the tenth anniversary of the "Matareh" movement in Marib, where residents of the northeastern province united to resist Houthi attacks aimed at seizing the oil-rich region by force. The people of Marib voluntarily gathered at these popular camps, kno...
Marib Governor and member of the Presidential Leadership Council, Major General Sultan al-Arada, on Tuesday, September 17th, honored two students from Marib who achieved top rankings in the 2023-2024 national high school exams. The governor recognized Abdulkareem Abdullah Muflah al-Hadhari and ...
Hafedh Fakher Meyad, former governor of the Central Bank of Yemen, has lauded the role of Marib's local authorities in resisting the Houthi insurgency and supporting the relocation of the Central Bank to Aden. In a statement to "Bran Press" coinciding with the 10th anniversary of the...
Marib, Yemen, is facing a growing humanitarian crisis as it continues to absorb a massive influx of internally displaced persons (IDPs). The governor's deputy, AbduRabbu Miftah, highlighted the immense strain this influx is placing on local authorities during a workshop on September 17th. T...
Marib Deputy Governor, AbduRabbu Miftah, met on Monday, September 16th, 2024, with a team from the Hadhramaut Foundation for Cancer Control, led by Mohammed Salem, to discuss strengthening partnerships and cooperation for the establishment of a specialized cancer treatment center in the governorat...
Ali Al-imrani, former Yemeni Minister of Information and former ambassador to Jordan, has praised the resilience of Marib and its people, calling their sacrifices "worthy of respect and honor." In an exclusive interview with Barran Press, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of the es...
In the ongoing conflict, the tribes of Marib have not only demonstrated military superiority against the Houthi insurgents but have also engaged in a cultural struggle that reflects their values, principles, and traditions. As the Marib tribes confronted the heavily armed Houthi force...
Khaled Bahah, Yemen's ambassador to Egypt and former Vice President, has declared that Marib, a strategically important governorate in northeastern Yemen, is a "bastion of the Republic" and will be a key component of the future national state. Bahah, in an exclusive interview with...