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- Politics
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Rights Network Condemns Houthi Militia's Burning of Farms in Dhala'
The Yemeni Network for Rights and Freedoms has strongly condemned the Houthi militia's burning of farms belonging to citizens in the Mures area north of Dhala'. The network held the Houthi militia fully responsible for this heinous crime and the resulting human and material damages. The network called on international and UN bodies to take immediate action and exert real pressure to stop the crimes against civilians, activate accountability mechanisms, and ensure impunity from punishment. The network said that targeting and burning farms is classified as a war crime under international humanitarian law and the Geneva Conventions, and constitutes a serious violation of the right to property and decent living.
Al Sahwa
14-06-2025
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Civilian Killed by Houthi Militia Sniper Fire in Shabwa
A civilian has been killed by sniper fire from the Houthi militia in Shabwa province. Local police said the victim, Saleh Ahmed Ali, 47, was shot while tending to his livestock. The Houthi militia is reportedly positioned in areas overlooking the city. The police condemned the incident as a terrorist act, adding to the long list of crimes committed by the Houthi militia against humanity. The militia's targeting of innocent civilians has raised concerns about the escalating violence in the region
Al Sahwa
12-06-2025
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Over 1 Million Captagon Pills Seized at Al-Odeidah Border Crossing
Security forces at the Al-Odeidah border crossing with Saudi Arabia have seized over 1.5 million Captagon pills hidden on a refrigerated truck coming from Sana'a. The pills were discovered after security personnel became suspicious of the truck and conducted a thorough search. According to Colonel Amir Al-Azab, commander of the security battalion at the crossing, the driver admitted during initial investigations that the shipment belonged to smugglers in Sana'a and was intended for delivery to a person in Sharurah, Saudi Arabia. The seized pills have been confiscated, and the driver has been referred to the relevant authorities for legal action. This is not the first successful operation by the security forces at the crossing, who have previously foiled several smuggling attempts, including seizures of hashish and other narcotics.
Al Sahwa
12-06-2025
- Health
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Prominent Yemeni Sheikh Dies After Two Months in Detention by Security Belt militia
A well-known Yemeni cleric, Sheikh Anis Saeed Al-Jardami, has died in a hospital in Aden, Yemen, after his health deteriorated while in detention. Al-Jardemi had been taken into custody by the Security Belt Forces, a paramilitary security unit affiliated with the separatist Southern Transitional Council (STC), in early April. According to human rights sources, Al-Jardami's arrest was reportedly linked to audio recordings he shared on social media, in which he criticized the STC and its leader. He was held without a court order for two months before being transferred to the hospital due to his failing health. The circumstances surrounding Al-Jardemi's detention and death have sparked concerns about human rights abuses in Yemen.
Al Sahwa
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Houthi Militia Bans Eid Celebration in Ibb
The Houthi militia has prohibited a theatrical performance scheduled to take place in Ibb, Yemen, during the Eid al-Adha celebrations. The ban was imposed on a production by the National Theater Group, which had announced plans to stage a social comedy play as part of the festivities. According to local sources, the militia's supervisor in Ibb, Abdul-Fattah Ghalb, was behind the decision to ban the event. The tickets for the performance had already been sold, and the audience and theater members were surprised by the sudden cancellation. The Houthi militia's restrictions on cultural events have been a recurring issue in areas under their control, sparking concerns about freedom of expression and artistic creativity
