National Commission Investigates Alleged Human Rights Violations in Taiz

National Commission Investigates Alleged Human Rights Violations in Taiz

TAIZ, Yemen — On January 4, 2025, the National Commission for the Investigation of Allegations of Human Rights Violations held discussions with the military leadership of the Taiz axis regarding ongoing investigations into alleged abuses by army personnel, including the recent incident invol...

Yemeni Army Reports Houthi Movements in Southern and Western Marib

Yemeni Army Reports Houthi Movements in Southern and Western Marib

MARIB, Yemen — On January 4, 2025, the Yemeni Army announced that it had detected movements of Houthi elements, classified internationally as a terrorist group, in various combat fronts in Marib province, northeastern Yemen. In a brief statement released by the military's media center...

Massive Rally in Marib Expresses Outrage Over Arson of Gaza Hospital

Massive Rally in Marib Expresses Outrage Over Arson of Gaza Hospital

MARIB, Yemen — On January 3, 2025, a large solidarity rally was held in Marib, northeastern Yemen, to express anger over the recent arson of the Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza. The demonstration, which took place following Friday prayers, drew hundreds of participants who voiced their support ...

Cold Snap Hits Dhamar as Temperatures Plunge to Freezing

Cold Snap Hits Dhamar as Temperatures Plunge to Freezing

The National Center for Meteorology and Early Warning announced on January 2, 2025, that Yemen is bracing for extremely cold weather, with the effects of a cold air mass expected to persist into next week. In its weather bulletin, reviewed by Barran Press,  the center reported that mountai...

King Salman Center Launches Child Reintegration Project in Marib

King Salman Center Launches Child Reintegration Project in Marib

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 ...

Power Outages in Aden Reach 13 Hours as Protesters Block Major Roads

Power Outages in Aden Reach 13 Hours as Protesters Block Major Roads

ADEN, Yemen — On January 2, 2025, frustrated residents in Aden, Yemen’s temporary capital, took to the streets to protest ongoing electricity outages that have extended to more than 13 hours a day. According to eyewitnesses speaking to Barran Press, the protests erupted in the Sheik...