YEMEN Press Agency

Clashes break out in Aden between coalition-backed mercenaries

ADEN, July 25 (YPA) – Fierce clashes erupted on Thursday in Yemen's southern city of Aden between Saudi-led coalition-backed mercenaries, sources said. The sources reported that the clashes happened in al-Mamdarah quarter in al-Sheikh…

Huge sandstorm hits Marib

MARIB, July 25 (YPA) – Yemen's General Center for Meteorology said that a hug sandstorm on Thursday hit Marib province. The center advised residents to take extra care and drive slowly, especially the old people to stay indoors and avoid…

21 coalition collaborators freed in Dhamar

DHAMAR, July 25 (YPA) – The security forces released 21 collaborators of the Saudi-led aggression coalition in Dhamar province, a security official told Yemen Press Agency. The release operation came accordance with the political leadership…

Militants seize land designated as cemetery in Aden

ADEN, July 24 (YPA) – Militants in Yemen's southern province of Aden on Wednesday seized a land designated as a burial ground, according to eyewitnesses. The eyewitnesses reported that several military vehicles carrying militants, who…

Yemeni currency continues to slide ‏

SANAA, July (YPA) – The Yemeni riyal has plunged against foreign currencies over this month, according to banking sources on Wednesday. The sources said that a dollar now worth 587 riyals on official markets due to the war and economic…

Security seizes 150 kg of drugs in Hajjah

HAJJAH, July 24 (YPA) – The Yemeni security forces on Wednesday seized 150 kg of Hashish in Saada province, a security official told Yemen Press Agency. The operation took place in Mostaba district. The smugglers with possessions were…

Driver killed by militants in Aden

ADEN, July 24 (YPA) – A motorbike driver was killed on Wednesday by unknown militants in Yemen's southern province of Aden, a according to sources. The sources reported that unknown gunmen on motorbike opened fire towards the driver Ammar…

Foreign Minister meets Michael Lollesgaard

SANAA, July 24 (YPA) - Foreign Minister Hisham Sharaf met on Wednesday with the outgoing chief of the UN monitoring mission in Hodeidah, Michael Lollesgaard. At the meeting, the minister praised efforts by Lollesgaard in facilitating the…

PM affirms Gov’t support to develop services in Raimah

SANAA, July 23 (YPA) – Prime Minister Abdulaziz Saleh bin Habtour on Tuesday stressed on the importance to provide the full support to improve projects and develop services needed by Raimah province. During his meeting with governor Fares…