Houthi Militia Seizes Land Belonging to Orphans in Sana'a, Defying Court Rulings

Houthi militias in the Houthi-controlled capital of Sana'a have forcibly seized land belonging to the heirs of a deceased citizen, openly disregarding final judicial rulings and exploiting the absence of guardians to establish private investment and revenue-generating projects for influential figures.

Local sources reported that armed contingents affiliated with the militia stormed property belonging to the heirs of the late citizen Naji Abu Saba'a, located in the May 22 neighborhood of Al-Sabeen district. The seizure proceeded forcefully despite the existence of a final court verdict confirming the deceased's ownership following a protracted 15-year legal battle against an influential party.

The sources clarified that the militia justified the confiscation with spurious claims, capitalizing on the vulnerability of the Abu Saba'a heirs, who are minors and orphans. The militia immediately commenced construction activities at the site, intending to convert the property into a "qat market" designed to impose substantial levies, with revenues directed toward its leadership.

In response, the relatives and descendants of the landowner issued an urgent appeal to the sheikhs, dignitaries, and tribes of Khawlan Al-Tayal, urging swift intervention to support them against the militia's arrogance. They demanded action to reclaim their land and halt the illegal construction works that threaten the livelihood of the orphans.

This incident occurs amidst a broader campaign led by the Houthi "Military and Security Committee," which targets the confiscation of private real estate and land across Sana'a and its outskirts under misleading pretenses such as "state property" or "endowments." This reflects an escalation in violations against private property rights since the beginning of the current year.