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...

Hadramout Security Committee Emphasizes Ban on Weapons in Mukalla

Hadramout Security Committee Emphasizes Ban on Weapons in Mukalla

MUKALLA, Yemen — The Security Committee of Hadramout province reiterated its commitment to prohibiting the entry and circulation of weapons within Mukalla, emphasizing that such items should be restricted solely to state authorities. This announcement came during a meeting chaired by Hadr...

Police in Taiz Arrest Nine Suspects in Murder of Journalist’s Father

Police in Taiz Arrest Nine Suspects in Murder of Journalist’s Father

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...

14 Syrian Security Forces Killed in Ambush in Tartus

14 Syrian Security Forces Killed in Ambush in Tartus

In a shocking attack, 14 members of the Syrian security forces were killed and 10 others injured in an ambush orchestrated by remnants of the former regime in the countryside of Tartus, as announced by Interior Minister Mohammad Abdul Rahman on December 25, 2024. The minister stated in a press ...

Joint Security Forces Take Control of Al-Qaeda Camp in Abyan

Joint Security Forces Take Control of Al-Qaeda Camp in Abyan

On December 21, 2024, security sources in Abyan province, southern Yemen, reported a significant victory as joint security and military forces, aligned with the Southern Transitional Council, successfully seized an Al-Qaeda camp in the region. According to a statement from the Abyan Security Di...

Houthi Plans Seminar on Maritime Security After Year of Attacks

Houthi Plans Seminar on Maritime Security After Year of Attacks

On December 17, 2024, the Houthi militia, which is internationally designated as a terrorist organization, announced plans to host a seminar, including an online session, focused on "Maritime Security in the Red Sea." They have reached out to shipping companies for assistance with ideas ...

U.S.-Yemen Meetings Focus on Security Cooperation and Counterterrorism

U.S.-Yemen Meetings Focus on Security Cooperation and Counterterrorism

On December 15, 2024, intensive meetings between Yemeni and American officials addressed bilateral relations and future collaboration, particularly in counterterrorism and organized crime. Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council President Rashad Al-Alimi met with Jesse Levinson, the U.S. ...