On September 18, 2024, Yemen marked the tenth anniversary of the "Matareh" phenomenon in Marib, a grassroots movement formed in response to the Houthi attacks aimed at seizing the oil-rich province. In 2014, residents of Marib gathered voluntarily at these makeshift camps, known as &q...
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...
For the past decade, Marib, a strategically vital governorate in northeastern Yemen, has stood as a bulwark against the Houthi insurgency. It has become a beacon of political and societal unity, offering a unique model of resilience in the face of an existential threat. At the forefront o...
Amidst the flurry of international and regional efforts pushing for a peace roadmap in Yemen, the Houthi group, globally designated as a terrorist organization, announced the reception of a new Iranian ambassador, nearly three years after the death of the previous ambassador, who reportedly died o...
This year's monsoon season brought unprecedented rainfall to Yemen, causing massive floods that overflowed valleys (wadis) and reached the Arabian Sea to the east and the Red Sea to the west. The deluge has reignited debate about the possibility of Yemen's lost rivers returning, particular...
The Houthi group, internationally designated as a terrorist organization, has tightened its grip on Yemen's healthcare sector, turning the country's Medical Council into a personal cash machine, far removed from its intended purpose of regulating medical practices. The Supreme Med...
The recent visit of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council Chairman, Rashad Al-Alimi, to the city of Taiz (southwest of the country) has brought back questions about the reasons behind the stalled liberation of the city and whether the visit will push for the resumption of the liberation proc...
As Yemen's capital city experiences record rainfall this autumn, the "Saylah" (Sana'a Stream) has emerged as a critical lifeline, preventing a potential catastrophe. This natural channel, running through the heart of Sana'a, has historically served as a drainage system for th...
Recent events in Abyan Governorate, southern Yemen, have brought armed groups vying for dominance to the forefront, while state authorities, security forces, and the military have completely disappeared. The Houthis, designated as a terrorist group, are the latest of these factions. Sources spe...
Amidst fervent international and UN efforts to de-escalate the economic crisis and end the war in Yemen, the Houthi group, designated as a terrorist organization, launched an attack on the Safer oil facility in Ma'rib province (northeastern Yemen) on Friday, August 23rd. The Yemeni mi...
Hamoud al-Ahnomi, the leader in the Houthi group, listed on terrorist organizations' watchlists, is not the first to insult Yemenis and impugn the "honor" of Yemeni women. He is not the last either. The litany of insults, before and after his pronouncements, is too numerous to count ...
Ten years into the devastating war in Yemen, the United Nations has been a prominent player on the political, humanitarian, and diplomatic fronts. Since declaring a Level 3 humanitarian emergency in July 2015, the UN has been heavily involved in the conflict through its various agencies, organizat...
Taiz, Yemen: Abdulkarim Al-Sufi, a young man from the village of "Al-Tweer" in the western rural area of Taiz Governorate, used to work in date farming, relying on this profession to provide for his family's needs. However, the war forced him to flee his village and leave his fa...
For the second consecutive week, Marib Governorate, home to over 70% of Yemen's internally displaced persons (IDPs), has been battered by heavy rains, severe thunderstorms, and occasional wind and hailstorms. The extreme weather has resulted in civilian casualties and significant damage ...
The recent monsoon season in Yemen has been marked by a tragic increase in lightning strikes, claiming the lives of dozens and injuring scores more. According to unofficial statistics, over 50 people, including women and children, have been struck by lightning across the country since July. ...
Al-Qouz, a village in the western countryside of Taiz governorate, is one of many Yemeni villages that have been heavily mined by the Houthi group, internationally recognized as a terrorist organization. Local residents told Barran Press that the Houthis planted landmines and explosives in home...
The internationally recognized Yemeni government has announced the launch of SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service in Yemen, following the completion of all necessary procedures. The government confirmed the launch during a meeting held in Aden, the temporary capital, on Tuesday, Aug...
Two weeks after a lull in their attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, the Houthi group, internationally designated as a terrorist organization, has resumed its offensive. The group’s attacks, which began last November, had ceased following an Israeli airstrike ...
Yemeni anxieties have escalated following a series of concessions made by the internationally recognized Yemeni government in favor of the Houthi group, internationally designated as a terrorist organization. The latest concession involves the government's retreat from decisions made by the Ce...
Amidst a visit by Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) Chairman Rashad al-Alimi to Hadhramaut province (eastern Yemen) - accompanied by PLC members Abdullah al-Alimi Bawazir and Othman Majli - tribal groups in the province have escalated their military presence to prevent oil exports....