40

The number of prisoners at the Zinjibar prison in Abyan that celebrated the victory of Barack Obama in the U.S. presidential elections and agreed to establish the Black Free Organization in the prison.

3

The total number of governmental soldiers that were seized by locals in Lahj. The Interior Ministry sent forces to Lahj in an effort to free the soldiers.

$100 Million

Total amount that the Arab Development Fund donated to rebuild the affected areas by the storms in Hadramout and Mahra.

YR1000

The amount of money that was decreased from most governmental employees salary on behalf  of those affected by the storms. Teachers and public employees throughout the country protested the forced donation, and said that it is the governments duty to support citizens who need support.

3

The number of fishermen that were rescued off Yemens Hodieda shore after being stranded for three days. The health condition of the fishermen is stable.

5

The total number of times that the Ministry of Finance reviewed the oil price budget due to changing of prices over the last 2 months. Last year the price of a barrel was listed for just over $50 by the Ministry of Finance.

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