Houthi Forces Launch Widespread Arrest Campaign in Sana’a, Sa’dah, and Hodeidah under Pretext of "Intelligence Activities"
Reliable sources revealed that the Houthi militia has carried out a widespread arrest campaign through its three intelligence agencies: Preventive Security, Security and Intelligence, and Police Intelligence. The campaign targeted multiple regions, including Sana’a, Sa’dah, and Hodeidah.
In Sa’dah, the arrests focused on individuals close to the family of Osman Majli, a member of the Presidential Leadership Council. The campaign was led by Houthi official Mutlaq al-Marani (Abu Imad), responsible for securing Sa’dah and the movements of the Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi. The operations took place in the areas of Al-Abdin and Gharaz, on the outskirts of Sa’dah city, where several civilians were abducted.
These actions followed the Houthis' announcement of foiling "intelligence activities" allegedly orchestrated by international agencies, including the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and Israeli Mossad. The group claimed that an unnamed team was tasked with identifying military and strategic locations, including missile and drone launch platforms, as well as pinpointing the whereabouts of the group’s leader and other key figures.
In Sana’a, political sources reported that the Houthis arrested several civilians on the same charges. The militia appears to be gripped by panic following the collapse of the Iranian axis in the region and threats from Israeli officials to target Houthi leaders and their military wing, similar to actions against Hezbollah.
Similarly, the Houthis have conducted an extensive arrest campaign in the coastal province of Hodeidah on the Red Sea. The arrests targeted teenagers and elderly individuals suspected of loyalty to legitimate government forces. These actions coincide with Israeli strikes and fears of a potential attack by government troops stationed in the southern parts of the province.
According to sources, the Houthis are using Israeli threats as a pretext for arresting civilians, often based on accusations or personal disputes. These practices aim to spread fear among the population and prevent anti-Houthi movements, especially as the group seeks to avoid a total collapse of its authority, similar to the situation in Syria.
The sources called on the United Nations monitoring team in Hodeidah and international civil society organizations to pressure the Houthis into halting arbitrary arrests under the pretense of war preparations or other justifications.
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