Under Houthis, Yemen press freedom in its worst times in history

Minister al-Soqatri: Transitioning Toward Sustainable Development, Strategic Choice for Developing Fisheries Sector

The Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Fisheries Salem al-Soqatri has emphasized the importance of transitioning toward sustainable development in the fisheries sector, considering it a key pillar for enhancing food security and supporting the national economy.

Arab League Calls for Confronting Rising Anti-Muslim Hate

The Arab League on Sunday called for intensified international efforts to confront the growing phenomenon of hate speech and discrimination against Muslims in order to prevent deeper divisions among religions and cultures.

Oil price tops $100 a barrel

Oil prices jumped above $100 per barrel today, Monday, as the U.S. Navy prepares to take control of ship movements in the Strait of Hormuz.

Inter Milan a win away from Serie A title

Inter Milan continued its successful march to reclaim the Italian football league title, despite drawing with its host Torino (2-2), in the conclusion of the 34th round of the competition.

Last Update: ، 2026/05/07 Time 07:47:48
Latest News:

Social Affairs Minister Discusses Disability Support Programs with Handicap International

Taiz Governor, UNICEF Launch Water Rehabilitation Project

Social Affairs Minister, Dutch Ambassador Discuss Boosting Humanitarian and Development Cooperation

Minister of Electricity Meets with Dutch Ambassador

Vice Minister of Culture Searches for Swiss Assistance to Protect Antiquities

Under Houthis, Yemen press freedom in its worst times in history

[04/05/2020 05:59]

RIYADH-SABA
Yemen's Information Minister said press freedom under Houthis in north and northwestern Yemen is seeing its worst times in history.

In tweets on the occasion of the World Press Freedom Day, Muammar al-Eryani said Yemen has not seen what amounts to war crimes against press freedom but in the five years of Houthi usurped reign."

He said, "on the World Press Freedom Day, we remember dozens of journalists who were martyred, rounded up to jails, subjected to torture, brought to illegal trials and sentenced to death at the hands of Houthis."

"Hundreds of journalists living outside the militia's control and outside Yemen altogether are still even facing death threats," he said adding that the relatives of such journalists in Yemen face the militia 's other ways of reprisal.