Minister of Social Affairs confirms that Yemen will not submit to external pressure
Chairing a meeting of UNHCR partners, including active local organizations working with displaced persons, as well as the Executive Office of the Yemeni Workers Union, Minister Baja'ala pointed to the difficult conditions facing Yemen due to the aggression and unfair American policies.
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Failure, But Not Forever
I may have appeared to be a failure, and I felt that failure deeply at times, perhaps even for years. But not forever. I failed at writing stories, yet today I revisit them in the details of my life. I failed at poetry, but now I attempt to weave its essence into my different expressions. I failed at love, but not indefinitely. I dreamed of becoming a journalist and faced setbacks, yet I returned to pursue that dream, and now I own a newspaper and a news website. As Brazilian novelist Paulo Coelho says, one must never cease to dream; failure is a natural occurrence from time to time, but the one thing we cannot do is forget. Wherever I have failed, the yearning for my aspirations remains intense, and forgetting is impossible. I reclaim my spirit and vitality, striving to endure with patience and resilience. I attempt once more to fulfill my dreams, again and again, until they are realized or I claim a portion of them, even if failure has overshadowed my dreams for many years. I do not forget them until I attain whatever honor I can from them. If my dreams fall asleep from exhaustion, they rest briefly until circumstances change, then awaken to seize the first opportunity. I retry, again and again, until what once seemed arduous or impossible becomes attainable or within reach. I dreamed of being a judge or a lawyer, and indeed I became a judge for over five years, then a defender of human rights and freedoms to this day. I aspired to earn a scholarship in international relations or political science, but the opportunity eluded me. After many years, I finally obtained a diploma in political science from the Faculty of Economics at the University of Sana'a. I yearned to be a voice for the oppressed people, and I became their representative; importantly, I did not trade my ascent for any fall. I entered politics early on, but what matters most, as I claim, is that I practiced it with integrity and fairness. I believe that the failures and setbacks I endured have given success its true worth and meaning. In the words of American novelist Truman Capote, failure is the spice that gives success its distinctive flavor. I seek to realize my legend, regardless of the obstacles and challenges, just like Santiago in Paulo Coelho's 'The Alchemist.' Santiago clings to his dream, overcoming everything that stands in the way of its realization and ultimately reaching it. As for me, even on the premise of not arriving, the honor of trying suffices. Today, my dream and wish is that circumstances permit me, in the remaining days of my life, to continue writing my story for the people, for it is ultimately their story, as I am one of them. * * * In every issue, I eagerly awaited the release of 'Al-Rayah' newspaper, searching its pages with the fervor of one seeking themselves or a lost child. If I found it, joy enveloped me, radiating from my face to the tips of my fingers; if not, overwhelming disappointment washed over me. When I first found my writing published and read it, I relished the moment, perhaps enveloped in a cloud of narcissism. But as I reread what had been published multiple times, that cloud dissipated. With each reading, I discovered its flaws and mistakes, which seemed to multiply: a gap here that should have been filled, an addition there that was necessary, a sentence that should have been postponed, another that needed to be prioritized, and phrases that could have been improved. I often felt that had this repeated reading occurred before publication, my writing would have been more beautiful and robust, if not less flawed. This realization suggested that I could have enriched my work—not to make it more substantial, but to make it less erroneous. When my work was published, I would buy several copies for archiving and preservation. In the region of Al-Wahda, I would purchase newspapers, follow the news, and dream of working in journalism. My desire to enter this field was fervent, yet my academic background was unrelated to media; rather, it was connected to military tactics, fire training, and military sciences in general, far removed from journalism and media studies. I aligned my aspirations with the notion of transitioning from one field to another, convincing myself: 'Ahmed Baha'a Al-Deen graduated from law school, yet became one of the most prominent Egyptian journalists, editing many newspapers and magazines such as 'Sabah Al-Khayr,' 'Al-Ahram,' 'Al-Arabi,' 'Akhir Sa'ah,' and 'Dar Al-Hilal.'' Many have excelled and thrived in journalism after leaving their studied disciplines, each becoming a renowned star, their names blazing like fire. Conversely, there are media graduates who abandoned their specialized fields and became stars in entirely different arenas, while others accomplished remarkable feats in areas unrelated to their studies, reaching the heights of innovation. This applies as well to many famous stars and actors; for example, Ahmed Mazhar was originally a graduate of the Military Academy, Salah Thulfikar graduated from the Police Academy, and the satirical journalist Galal Amer graduated from the Military Academy, then pursued law and philosophy in the Faculty of Arts, not from the Faculty of Media. Fouad Al-Mohandes and Mahmoud Yassin graduated from law school, Yehia Al-Fakharany from medical school, and Adel Imam, Samir Ghanem, and Salah Al-Saadani from the Faculty of Agriculture, while Dureid Lahham graduated from the Faculty of Science, majoring in chemistry. Many who failed or left their specializations gained fame and success in entirely different fields. * * * My quest for self-discovery intertwined with my interests in storytelling, poetry, and political writing. I would send my writings to Al-Rayah newspaper through Lieutenant Ahmed Mas'ad Al-Qardaei, the paper's correspondent in the region. This colleague was among the active and daring elements, filled with remarkable ambition. After a long absence, during which I thought he had succumbed to fate, I published a photo of him a year ago, inquiring about his well-being. To my surprise, I found he was still alive, though struggling without support in the moral guidance department in Sana'a. I sent various writings, contributions, and topics on international politics to Al-Rayah, a publication affiliated with the Ministry of Defense in Aden. Those few political pieces were published in their entirety, without omission or alteration. I still retain some of them today, 36 years after their publication. I followed world news from the farthest East to the farthest West, covering everything from major issues to the smallest details. I wrote about American military interventions, both large and small, in the affairs of nations and peoples, imposing their guardianship and dominance following these interventions. I recall writing even about the American occupation of Grenada, which I followed intensely, as if it were my birthplace. My political writings were often featured on the main page dedicated to international affairs. I vividly remember two articles that were published: one titled 'On the Margins of American Interventions,' and the other, almost in the same vein, titled 'The Worst of Calamities is What Makes You Laugh.' In the latter, I analyzed the flimsy justifications for American and British interventions worldwide, through which they impose their will and guardianship on nations under the pretense of these rationales, aptly summed up by the saying, 'an excuse worse than the sin.' This interest perhaps positioned political science and international relations among the options I contemplated, ultimately leading me to pursue a degree in political science and obtain a diploma in international politics after university, while simultaneously studying in my first or second year at the Higher Judicial Institute in Sana'a. As for my desire for journalism, it remained a dream that wrestled with my life's trajectory. I remember the first book I read on journalism: 'Introduction to Journalism,' in the early 1980s. After 2000, I began to engage with it as a reality, starting with editing 'Al-Qabaita' newsletter, which some referred to as the 'Newspaper of the Mad,' until I became the owner of a private newspaper, 'Al-Mustaqilah' and the news website 'Yemenat.' I contributed to editing some of its content, including interviews, surveys, snapshots, news, and the editing of various pages. Despite the harsh circumstances and realities that conspired against me during this war, attempting to obliterate what I had achieved of dreams and aspirations, I continue to resist. I refuse to succumb to despair and loss, even as what unfolds has become universal and larger than ourselves. My stances on the parties involved in the war and conflict in Yemen have had their costs, which I still bear to this day.
Saba Yemen
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Mass rallies in Al-Dhale' affirm solidarity with Gaza & rejection of treacherous deals
Dhale' – Saba: Massive rallies were held on Friday across the districts of Damt, Al-Hasha, Qa'atabah, and Juban in Al-Dhale' province under the slogan: 'Steadfast with Gaza and Palestine... Rejecting Deceptive and Treacherous Deals.' Participants in the marches—led in Damt by the Acting Governor Abdul Latif Al-Shaghadri and Mobilization Official Ahmed Al-Murani—chanted slogans of mobilization and readiness to confront the forces of tyranny. They also raised powerful chants condemning the genocidal crimes, starvation tactics, and siege imposed by the American-Zionist enemy on their brothers in Gaza, amid disgraceful Arab, Islamic, and global silence. The demonstrators reaffirmed their unwavering stance against the genocide and starvation of the people of Gaza, pledged continued support for the Palestinian people and their courageous resistance. They also strongly condemned the shameful Arab and Islamic silence in the face of the Zionist entity's crimes, including genocide, starvation, deprivation of food, medicine, and water. They expressed their full alignment with the revolutionary leader, Sayyed Abdul-Malik Badr al-Din al-Houthi, in all efforts aimed at reinforcing Yemen's principled position in defending the Palestinian cause. The demonstrators announced their full support for the fourth phase of escalation announced by the Yemeni Armed Forces. They reaffirmed their absolute trust in and mandate to Sayyed Abdul-Malik Badr al-Din al-Houthi, expressing full readiness to carry out any measures required to confront the Zionist-American enemy until the aggression stops and the siege on Gaza is lifted—no matter the sacrifices. A statement issued at the rallies declared that the American- and Western-backed Zionist crimes in Gaza—particularly the deaths from starvation—have reached unprecedented levels, documented in sound and image. This, the statement said, places humanity under a dire test: a test of conscience for the world, of faith and humanity for the Islamic Ummah, and an even more critical test of humanity, faith, and Arab brotherhood for the Arab world. The statement emphasized that no one is exempt—neither peoples, regimes, parties, nor movements—regardless of time. The results of this test, it said, will be recorded by God in the Book of Deeds, remembered in the annals of history, judged by God in this life and the hereafter. It reiterated that the Yemeni people, both officially and popularly, militarily and civilly, remain firmly committed to their advanced position in support of Palestine and will not back down. Yemen refuses to be counted among the indifferent or disgraced, but rather seeks to be recorded—before God , humankind—as holding a faithful, humane, and fraternal position. The statement praised the Yemeni Armed Forces' decision to activate the fourth escalation phase, describing it as an expression of the pain and rage felt in the hearts of the people. It urged the Mujahideen of the Armed Forces to carry out operations against any company belonging to inhumane states collaborating with the most heinous criminals of this era. It also saluted the continuation of the Palestinian resistance operations in Gaza despite the dire conditions, stating that those efforts—alongside the actions of the Yemeni Armed Forces and any genuine initiative—are the only true sources of hope, after God, for changing the current reality in Gaza. The statement stressed that diplomatic niceties, hollow statements, and deceptive gestures lacking genuine action have never rescued the oppressed, fed the hungry, or quenched the thirsty. Even the smallest military efforts, it noted, when made sincerely, are accompanied by God's promise of victory and warning of humiliation and defeat for the aggressors. It also warned those who, driven by betrayal and subservience, seek to sow chaos and sedition in order to weaken Yemen's stance against the American and Israeli enemies and undermine support for the Palestinian people. Such actions, it said, aim to destroy the most honorable and noble stance Yemen holds for Gaza, Palestine, and Al-Aqsa. The statement declared that Yemen has sacrificed thousands of martyrs and endured immense suffering, pain, sieges, and military alliances for its stance in support of Palestine—and is ready to sacrifice even more. Those who believe they can reverse this legacy of pride and drag Yemen back into humiliation, betrayal, and submission are only hastening their own destruction and condemning themselves to the lowest depths of Hell. Finally, the statement affirmed that the Yemeni people and their Armed Forces are at the highest level of readiness to confront any conspiracy, aggression, or betrayal. It called on all—officials and citizens alike—to remain vigilant, mobilized, proactive, relying on God for strength and victory. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
Saba Yemen
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- Saba Yemen
Slovenia summons Israeli ambassador to protest humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza
Ljubljana – Saba: The Slovenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the accredited Israeli ambassador on Thursday to protest the severe humanitarian catastrophe resulting from restrictions on urgent aid delivery to the Gaza Strip. In a post on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, the Slovenian Foreign Ministry announced that it had summoned the newly appointed Israeli ambassador to Ljubljana, Ruth Cohen Dar, to the ministry. The ministry stated: "The Slovenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has taken a diplomatic initiative by summoning the Israeli ambassador accredited to Slovenia to protest the severe humanitarian catastrophe caused by restrictions on the delivery of urgent humanitarian aid to Gaza." Slovenia also called on Israel to immediately halt the killing and starvation of civilians. Palestinians in Gaza are facing an unprecedented wave of hunger since the Israeli occupation forces closed the strip's crossings in early March, imposing strict restrictions on the entry of food, relief supplies, fuel, and medicine. Over time, Gaza's residents have exhausted all food resources, leaving shops empty and making it nearly impossible to find a loaf of bread. Meanwhile, available goods have seen a dramatic surge in prices, turning "death by starvation" into one of the leading causes of death in the strip. With American and European support, the Israeli occupation army has continued to commit genocidal crimes in Gaza since October 7, 2023, resulting in the martyrdom of 60,249 Palestinian civilians, most of them children and women, and injuring 147,089 others—figures that are not yet final, as thousands remain trapped under rubble or in streets inaccessible to rescue teams. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
