Info Minister calls on UN to pressure Houthis into releasing abducted journalists

Minister of Planning highlights need for EU support for reforms program, developments projects

The Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Dr. Afrah al-Zouba discussed today, Tuesday, in the temporary capital Aden, with the Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to the Republic of Yemen Patrick Simonnet aspects of joint cooperation and partnership.

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 rises as markets assess supply risks

Oil prices rose today, Tuesday, due to supply concerns, with Brent crude futures climbing $2.89, or 2.9 percent, to $102.83 per barrel.

Saudi League: Al-Nassr, Al-Ettifaq and Neom Secure Victories Over Al-Ittihad, Damac and Al-Riyadh

Al-Nassr defeated its guest Al-Ittihad 2–0 in the match that brought them together at Al-Awwal Park Stadium in Riyadh, as part of the 21st round of the Saudi Professional League.

Last Update: ، 2026/03/31 Time 08:47:37
Latest News:

Minister Al-Kaf Discusses Enhancing Cooperation in Electricity, Energy with EU Ambassador

Yemenia resumes its flights from Aden to Amman

Al-Muharrami discusses latest Developments, Counterterrorism Efforts with US Ambassador

Al-Sharjabi discusses with FAO partnership in water, environment

Prime Minister Affirms Importance of Partnership with European Union

Info Minister calls on UN to pressure Houthis into releasing abducted journalists

[13/02/2020 02:50]

RIYADH-SABA
Yemen's Minister of Information has called upon the United Nations to pressure the Houthis into releasing hundreds of activists among them journalists the theocratic militia disappeared and jailed over the past years.

Attending a celebration of the International Radio Stations Day organized by the Sana'a Radio Station in Riyadh today, Muammar al-Eryani recalled the Houthi takeover of public and radio stations and abduction of journalists during the September 2014 coup and demanded the UN "to pressure for their unconditional release."

The minister said the rebel militia have turned the seized radios to sectarian platforms that rip apart Yemen's social fabric and legacy of coexistence that had existed for thousands of years.

He regretted that the militia has silenced all voices of dissent and intimidated many journalists into supporting its devastatingly extremist agenda.