Journalists and human rights defenders targeted in Yemen during ongoing crisis
Tensions in war-torn Yemen continue to simmer between Houthi militiamen, fighters for Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) and the Saudi-led coalition, with media workers, human rights defenders and civilians increasingly caught in the crossfire.
Yemen radio station chief killed amidst continuing crisis
Abdelkarim Nasser Ali Muthanna was killed on 22 April in Sirwah, in the eastern province of Marib, where Houthi rebels have been clashing with Sunni tribesmen for the past few weeks.
Journalist, three staffers killed in airstrike targeting Yemen Today TV station
An air strike by Saudi-led coalition forces on the offices of the Sana’a-based television station Yemen Today left a journalist and three others dead. Reports said the station was specifically targeted.
Norwegian freelance journalist held in Yemen
Raymond Lidal, a Norwegian freelance journalist, has been detained in Yemen for nearly two weeks, according to his friend and the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Both Saudi-led coalition and Houthi militias target journalists in Yemen
Journalists in Yemen are facing increasing threats from several sides as the political and military situation in the country deteriorates.
Yemeni journalist killed by unknown gunmen
Two gunmen shot dead an award-winning journalist and politician outside his house in the Yemeni capital of Sana’a, local and international news outlets reported.
Eight months after seizing control, Yemen’s Houthi rebels continue to target the media
Yemen’s Shiite Houthi rebels are still persecuting journalists, media outlets and media support institutions eight months after seizing control of the capital, Sanaa, and a large swathe of the country. Their methods include death threats, abduction and looting.
Yemeni security forces, Houthi militias crack down on protesters
Since November 2014, Ansar Allah, a northern armed group, has taken effective control of Sanaa and other areas which sparked protests on January 25 and the days leading up to February 11, the fourth anniversary of the 2011 uprising.
Surge in violence against journalists in Yemen amidst Houthi takeover
Journalists were threatened and violently prevented from conducting their work, the Freedom Foundation reported, and cameras and other journalists’ tools were also confiscated.
Journalist among four killed in Yemen Al-Qaeda attack
Journalists’ groups condemned the killing of TV correspondent Khalid Mohammed al Washali, who was killed by a roadside bomb blast in Dhamar, Yemen.
U.S. freelancer’s death in Yemen reflects journalism’s “growing dangers”
Photojournalist Luke Somers died in a failed hostage rescue operation on 5 December 2014 in Yemen.
Al Qaeda threatens to execute U.S. photojournalist held hostage in Yemen
Luke Somers was kidnapped in September 2013 but the media did not report his abduction until now because his family thought it would put him in even greater danger.
Houthi rebels in Yemen pursue offensive against news media
A month after seizing the capital, Sanaa, Yemen’s Houthi rebels are continuing to advance on the centre and south of the country, occupying the headquarters of news media on the way and arresting or kidnapping journalists.
Yemeni soldiers fire live ammunition at Houthi protesters killing nine
Houthis, a Zaidi Shi’a resistance group, held demonstrations in Sanaa on September 7 and 9, 2014. The heavy-handed response by state security forces resulted in loss of life and injuries to the demonstrators.
Yemeni journalist shot dead in Sana’a
Journalist Abdul-Rahman Hamid Al-Deen was shot in the head on 15 August 2014. He died in hospital the following day.
Yemeni journalists victims of war raging in Amran province
As war rages on in Amran province between Houthi Shiite rebels and Sunni tribesmen, journalists find themselves targets of both sides.