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Mass protests against the deteriorating economic conditions in Taiz
A mass protest and a comprehensive traders strike broke out from "Jawlat Al-Awadi" and proceeded to the front of the temporary governorate headquarter on Jamal Street, touring several streets of Taiz, southwestern Yemen, in condemnation of…
Yemeni Civilians Rally Against Appalling Living Conditions in Taiz
Amid appalling living conditions and unprecedented plummet in the national currency’s value, crowds in Taiz demanded the government to take immediate action to overcome the economic crisis. Incensed protestors raised banners denouncing the…
Yemeni Civilians Voice Their Dismay Over Soaring Food Commodities
Amid the disastrous economic reality in Aden, civilians in Yemen voiced their dismay over the soaring prices of food items. Their distress was exacerbated by the recent devaluation of the national currency. Financial hardships and a looming…
Aden Launches an Exhibition to Promote Yemeni Cultural Heritage and Handicrafts
In a rare scene, the local authority and the ministry of culture in Aden launched an exhibition for handcrafts, embroidery work, incenses, sculptures. The opening ceremony was marked with a women's band singing folk songs and playing on Oud…
Houthi Mortar Shell Leaves a Child with Severe Shrapnel Wounds in Taiz
Amid Houthi’s systematic attack with artillery fires and sniper shots, a 13-year-old child was rushed into hospital after a mortar shell blasted near his house in Bazara neighborhood. Mohamed Sadiq Ahmed, who sustained shrapnel wounds…
Photo gallery demonstrates negative aspects in Yemeni society
A group of Yemeni artists held a three-day photo gallery in Aden, entitled "A Point Below The Line", to display drawings, paintings, and artworks reflecting the negative aspects of Yemeni society. The exhibition organizers say that these…
Houthi Snipers Insist on Targeting Innocent Civilians in Taiz
In the war-torn region, Houthi snipers’ shots never seem to come to an end in Taiz, where the invincible besiege has entered its seventh year. Shifa Abdullah Qaid was among those who were targeted in Osifra while fetching water for her…
Amid Poor Health Services, Fever Sweeps Taiz
Following local hospitals’ failure to admit new patients, the highly populated areas in Taiz witnessed an unprecedented surge in death toll and patients after the outbreak of new waves of viral fevers, Dengue Fever, West Nile fever, and…
For 25 years, Yemeni Man has been Collecting Antiques to Launch a Museum
In the war-torn region, where artifacts and antiques were looted and ravaged, Abdullah Al Arifi insists on preserving and promoting the Yemeni cultural heritage by collecting all those precious pieces. In a small shop, he showcased all…
As Houthi Forces Ramp up Attacks, New Waves of Refugees Flee the Region
As Houthi forces made substantial advances in Marib by ramping up their military operations, and amid disastrous living conditions, new flows of families are fleeing to displaced persons camps (IDPs) in Marib. With new flows of refugees…