YEMEN Press Agency

STC militias set fire to citizens’ houses in Aden

ADEN, Aug. 19 (YPA) - UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) militia on Thursday set fire to a citizen's house at the city of Aden, southern Yemen, sources said. The sources confirmed that an armed gang, led by Yafei leader, Musleh…

Popular march held in Hodeida to mark Ashura Day

HODEIDA, Aug. 19 (YPA) - A popular massive march was staged on Thursday in Hodeida province to mark Ashura Day. At the march, hundreds of participants raised banners and chanted slogans expressing the importance of celebrating this great…

One dead, 6 wounded in armed clashes in Aden

ADEN, Aug. 19 (YPA) – At least one person was killed and six others wounded on Thursday in armed clashed in central of Aden city, southern Yemen. Local sources said that the clashed erupted between tribal gunmen from the sons of Al-Sabiha…

Iraqi Air Force conducts airstrikes against ISIS hideouts

SANAA, Aug. 18 (YPA) - The security media of Iraqi government announced on Wednesday the Iraqi air forces waged an air strike on ISIS hideouts in the north of the country. “Under the supervision and planning of the Joint Operations Command,…