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Houthi Militia Commits 5,618 Violations Against Women
A recent report by the Yemeni Network for Rights and Freedoms revealed that the Houthi militia has committed a staggering 5,618 violations against women in Yemen between January 1, 2017, and July 31, 2025. These violations range from brutal murders to injuries, kidnappings, enforced disappearances, physical and psychological torture, and forced recruitment. The report documented 1,479 women killed and 3,398 injured due to shelling, artillery, mine explosions, and sniper attacks. Additionally, 547 cases of kidnapping, disappearance, and torture were reported, along with 176 cases of forced conscription.
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6 days ago
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Elderly Woman Martyred, Child Injured in Houthi Shelling in Taiz
A 60-year-old woman, Jaleelah Qaid Abdullah Ghaleb, was martyred, and a 13-year-old girl, Rahaf Raed Abdulhakim, was seriously injured in a Houthi shelling attack on villages in the Al-Silw district, south of Taiz province, on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. According to local sources, the shelling, which targeted the Al-Akayos village, was carried out by Shia Houthi militia stationed in the Khadir district. The injured child was rushed to a hospital in Taiz city for medical treatment. This incident comes hours after a young man, Basel Muhammad Naji, 25, was martyred in a separate attack by Houthi snipers in the Dhale province. These attacks are part of a series of daily crimes and violations committed by the foreign-backed Shia theocratic terrorists against civilians in various provinces.
Al Sahwa
24-07-2025
- Politics
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Houthi Militia Ramps Up Abductions in Ibb's Rural Areas
The Houthi militia has intensified its abduction campaign in Ibb, targeting rural areas and districts beyond the provincial center. According to local sources, the militia has launched a fresh wave of abductions in Al-N adirah District, east of Ibb, snatching teacher Rizq Taher Al-Lahbi and professors Jamal Al-Shamili and Anwar Hammoud Al-Salmi, aka "Al-Tuwaiti." The abductees are all education professionals, with Al-Lahbi holding a director role in the local education administration and Al-Shamili teaching Arabic. This crackdown is part of a larger pattern of Houthi abductions in the region, with over ten individuals seized in nearby Al-Sadda District in recent days. In Yarim District, northeast of Ibb, two teachers, Saad Al-Mughni and Khaled Abdullah Ali Najim, were taken by the militia. Another teacher, Saleh Al-Afeef, was abducted in Al-Makhaadir District, north of Ibb. A recent human rights report documented 83 civilian abductions in Ibb between March 1 and July 20, 2025, including educators, students, traders, and academics. The Yemeni Network for Rights and Freedoms reported a disturbing array of abuses, including enforced disappearances and targeting of specific groups.
Al Sahwa
13-07-2025
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Prominent Tribal Leader Killed by Houthi Militia
According to eyewitnesses, Houthi forces stopped Jatum's car, claiming he was wanted for security reasons. When he refused to comply, they opened fire, killing him on the spot. Jatum's tribe has responded strongly, with armed men surrounding the local security headquarters, demanding the Houthi authorities hand over those responsible for the killing. The situation remains volatile. As a respected mediator and problem-solver in tribal disputes, Jatum's killing has sent shockwaves through the local community. This latest incident is part of a disturbing pattern of violence targeting tribal leaders who oppose Houthi rule or maintain their independence.
Al Sahwa
05-07-2025
- Politics
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Arab Public Figures Condemn Houthi Militia's Assassination of Prominent Quran Teacher
The assassination of Sheikh Saleh Hantous, a renowned Quran teacher in Yemen's Rima province, has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation from Arab public figures. The Houthi militia's brutal attack on the cleric's home, resulting in his death, has been widely denounced as a heinous crime. Arab public figures have been vocal in their condemnation of the killing, describing it as a stark reminder of the Houthi militia's brutality and disregard for human life. Many have emphasized the importance of protecting religious leaders and promoting intellectual freedom, highlighting the ongoing human rights abuses and sectarian violence perpetrated by the Houthi militia in Yemen. The incident has highlighted the Houthi militia's deep-seated hostility towards Sunni Islamic education and its efforts to eradicate Quranic learning. Sheikh Hantous was a prominent figure in his community, known for his dedication to teaching the Quran and promoting Islamic values. Arab public figures are calling for accountability and justice for the victims and their families. They are urging the international community to take decisive action to protect vulnerable communities in Houthi-controlled areas and to hold the militia accountable for its crimes. The incident has sparked a wave of outrage across the Arab world, with many demanding justice and international condemnation.
