Houthi Militia Accuses 'Returnees' Brigades of Allegiance to Tareq Saleh Amidst Heightened Surveillance

The Houthi militia has issued warnings regarding the so-called 'Returnees' brigades in Sana'a, accusing them of collaborating with the forces of Tareq Saleh, a member of the Presidential Leadership Council.

According to sources close to the situation, field leaders of the Houthi militia have received alerts from the newly unified Security and Intelligence Agency, which amalgamated the Political Security, Preventive Security, and National Security agencies. The warnings advise caution towards the 'Returnees' brigades—fighters returning from the western coast battlefronts who have declared allegiance to the Houthis after separating from Tareq Saleh's forces.

The sources further report that the Houthis have issued directives limiting the 'Returnees' to public areas and restricting their access to knowledge of senior leadership movements. This caution arises from suspicions about the 'Returnees,' especially following U.S. airstrikes targeting Houthi military sites and clandestine headquarters.

Additionally, the Houthis have reportedly compiled the phone numbers of these returnees, particularly senior figures, and are monitoring their communication details. They accuse them of working on behalf of Tareq Saleh, further straining internal relations within the militia.

In recent times, the Houthi militia has detained several senior leaders who were in contact with or aware of the locations targeted by U.S. airstrikes, including the residences of prominent figures such as al-Suhaili, al-Janid, and Sharaf al-Din.

These developments highlight the deepening internal conflicts within the Houthi militia, reflecting concerns over loyalty and external affiliations amid ongoing regional tensions.