YEMEN Press Agency

Abyan’s local official assassinated in Aden

ADEN, May 02 (YPA) - Unidentified gunmen assassinated on Sunday a local official of Abyan province, in front of his home in Aden city, southern Yemen, local sources said. The sources confirmed that the gunmen attacked the Secretary-General…

Yemeni riyal continues to decline in southern provinces

SANAA, May 02 (YPA) - The Yemeni riyal exchange rate on Sunday stabilized against foreign currencies at 896 riyals per dollar in the southern provinces of Aden and Hadramout. Meanwhile, the riyal exchange rate remained stable in the…

Saudi ambassador’s residence in London attacked

LONDON, May 01 (YPA) - The residence of the Saudi ambassador in London, Prince Khalid bin Bandar bin Sultan, was attacked on Friday by two men. The attackers were arrested after they clashed with the guards. The armed police were seen…

139 prisoners released in Hodeida under presidential pardon

HODEIDA, April 29 (YPA) - The Public Prosecution of Hodeida province on Thursday released 139 prisoners who had served two-thirds of the prison sentence and who had no special rights for others. Head of Hodeida Appeals Prosecution Office,…

Armed gang robs exchange company in Shabwa

SHABWA, April 29 (YPA) – Gunmen believed to be affiliated with Islah Party loyal to Saudi-led coalition stormed on Thursday an exchange company in Shabwa province, eastern Yemen. Activists on social media circulated a video clip showing…