# Yemeni media freedom and journalist safety concerns > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/yemeni-media-freedom-and-journalist-safety-concerns > Updated: 2026-11-07T20:44:29.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. The Yemeni Journalists Syndicate has called for an independent investigation into threats directed at Taha Ahmed Rashid al-Maamari, chairman of Yemen Digital Media. Al-Maamari reported receiving WhatsApp messages from an individual claiming to act as a judicial guardian for properties seized by Houthi authorities, threatening the confiscation of his assets in the Taiz governorate. The Syndicate further demanded the cancellation of previous judicial measures against al-Maamari, including a death sentence, and the return of his confiscated property. In a related development, Yemeni Information Minister Salem Thabit al-Awlaqi praised journalists for their role in countering Houthi disinformation and incitement. The Minister acknowledged that many media professionals have faced violations, prosecutions, and threats while performing their duties, and pledged the ministry’s commitment to protecting professional freedoms and journalistic independence. ## Timeline ### 2026-11-07: Yemen Information Minister praises journalists for countering Houthi disinformation Yemeni Information Minister Salem Thabit al-Awlaqi praised journalists for countering Houthi disinformation and pledged to protect media independence and professional rights. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yemen-information-minister-praises-journalists-for-countering-houthi-disinformation ### 2026-10-29: Yemeni Journalists Syndicate demands investigation into threats against Taha al-Maamari The Yemeni Journalists Syndicate is seeking an independent probe into threats and property seizure attempts against Yemen Digital Media chairman Taha al-Maamari in Taiz. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yemeni-journalists-syndicate-demands-investigation-into-threats-against-taha-al-maamari --- Cite as: Yemeni media freedom and journalist safety concerns. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/yemeni-media-freedom-and-journalist-safety-concerns