SANAA — Since the onset of conflict in Yemen in 2015, 45 journalists have been killed amid ongoing hostilities between the internationally-recognized government and Houthi forces, as reported by a journalists' group on Friday. This announcement coincided with World Press Freedom Day, underscoring the perilous conditions faced by media professionals in the war-torn nation.
According to Philippines News Agency, the conflict has also led to the cessation of 165 press platforms and the blocking of 200 local and Arab news websites since 2015. The Syndicate called on all parties involved in the conflict to cease violations against journalists and uphold the freedom of journalism within the country. Yemen remains a fractured state, divided among areas controlled by the Saudi-backed legitimate government, the Iran-supported Houthis, and the Southern Transitional Council, which is backed by the United Arab Emirates. Despite a two-year truce that has paused direct hostilities, instability continues to pervade the nation, posing ongoing risks to journalists and civilians alike.