The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) on Wednesday called on the controlling Houthi authorities in Yemen to immediately restore access to independent news platform Barran Press , following reports of a nationwide access ban on the outlet. Barran Press, which is based in the government-controlled city of Marib, east of Yemen’s capital Sanaa, first reported the issue on September 6, with users across the country unable to access its website for several days without a virtual private network (VPN).

In its statement, CPJ asserted that the Houthis’ blocking of the Barran Press reflects their “continued determination to target independent media and isolate Yemenis.” CPJ Regional Director Sarah Qudah called upon Houthi authorities, who control most of Yemen, to take the ne

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