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January 9, 2015

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1754, Section: Report

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A slum in Dar Salm, south the capital Sana’a. Today, the Muhamasheen are estimated at 1.5 million, according to Fouad Al-Alawi, the head of the Sawa Anti-Discrimination Organization.

This article has photo galleryDespite uprising, Muhamasheen continue to struggle

Published on 11 February 2014 by Ali Saeed in Report

Throughout Sana’a and other cities, ramshackle cement-block shanties roofed with plastic tarps exist amid old tires and other debris in neighborhoods called mahwas—or slums.

Protest in Sana’a on Oct. 3, 2011. Written on the Yemeni flag is, “Long live Qatar and long live Al Jazeera.” At that time, Qatar’s state-sponsored media organization, Al Jazeera, was the international mouthpiece for all of the revolutions of the Arab Spr

Changes in Yemen’s media landscape

Published on 11 February 2014 by Nadia Al-Sakkaf in Report

Lack of media control, chaotic reporting, and the rise of mostly biased private media characterize today’s media scene as a result of Yemen’s 2011 Arab Spring. The good news is a greater presence of women in online media,  the Access to Information Act and the increased professionalism of state-run media.

There are 41 youth from the uprising still being detained or who are unaccounted for. Nineteen are being held in Hajja, five are being held in Sana’a and 17 remain missing.

This article has photo galleryDozens of revolutionary youth still behind bars on 3rd anniversary of Yemen’s uprising

Published on 11 February 2014 by Amal Al-Yarisi in Report

Although three years have passed following the 2011 youth uprising in Yemen, several protesters are still being held in the Hajja and Sana’a central prisons, and the whereabouts of several others are still unknown.

Saleem Al-Harazi in Change Sq. on July 20, 2011 with placard, “You deprived me of seeing the colors of flowers, but you can't deprive me of seeing the light of freedom.

This article has photo gallery3 years on, injured revolutionaries still seek treatment

Published on 11 February 2014 by Ali Ibrahim Al-Moshki in Report

Because pro-regime demonstrators took over Tahrir first, youth of the uprising established Change Square near Sana’a University instead. The move was a lucky one. (Photo by Ali Abulohoom)

This article has photo galleryHow Change Square became the birthplace of an uprising

Published on 11 February 2014 by Samar Al-Ariqi in Report

When young people took to the streets in protest against the regime of former President Ali Abdulla Saleh in February 2011, they chose a spot in front of Sana’a University to pitch their tents. This area has since been known as Change Square.

Many say the youth movement was not experienced enough to form a political party to negotiate their demands with the old regime and the international community, who were responsible for setting Yemen on its current transitional course.

Still struggling

Published on 11 February 2014 by Ali Abulohoom in Report

Independent youth leaders feel betrayed by transition process

This article has photo galleryYemeni Landmarks: The Saleh Mosque

Published on 6 February 2014 by Samar Qaed in Report

Despite only being around for about six years, the Saleh Mosque has become a landmark in the capital, Sana’a.

FIFA sent a committee in August 2013 to evaluate Yemen’s readiness to host international matches and has decided to hold a friendly test match in March 2014 to evaluate the situation.

This article has photo galleryPopularity of Yemeni soccer teams in decline

Published on 6 February 2014 by Ali Abulohoom in Report

With youth flocking to cafes and old movie theaters around the capital to catch matches between soccer teams, there is no lack of lack of love in Sana’a for the world’s most popular sport.

Tayyip Erdogan University awarded scholarships to 24 top Yemeni students. The recipients each received a certificate, similar in style to a university diploma, on which was written: “Work Hard, Come Back, Rebuild Yemen.” (Photo: Turkish Embassy)

Turkish support to Yemen

Published on 4 February 2014 by Nadia Al-Sakkaf in Report

Political, and technical support and the wisdom of experience are not all that Turkey has to offer Yemen.

Now entering the third-week of the Salafi influx in Sawan, and with nothing but promises from government officials, the Sawan neighborhood is left wondering how the situation will play out.

Salafi exodus

Published on 30 January 2014 by Ali Abulohoom in Report

Sawan residents keep wary eye on new neighbors

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