Houthi Authorities Threaten Detained Lawyer's Family, Extend Detention Fears

The family of human rights lawyer Abdul Majeed Sabra has revealed they are facing threats and insinuations from Houthi security elements, indicating the militia's intention to extend his detention and pursue family members for their social media advocacy for his release.

Walid Sabra, the detained lawyer's brother, stated on Facebook that during a recent visit, a Houthi security supervisor identified as "Abu Saree'" told his brother, "Do not smile, you are our guest for two years." This remark has heightened the family's concerns about the legal basis for such a prolonged detention without justification.

The pressure extended directly to the family at the entrance of the Houthi security and intelligence apparatus. Another security leader, "Abu Amir Al-Sana'ani," allegedly threatened to detain one of the lawyer's brothers who is active on social media.

The family views these threats as a clear attempt to silence dissent and intimidate relatives, thereby preventing them from demanding their brother's freedom or bringing his case to public attention and human rights organizations.

Abdul Majeed Sabra is known for defending detainees in politically motivated and opinion-related cases. His continued detention has drawn widespread condemnation from local, regional, and international human rights and legal circles, which continue to demand his immediate release, along with all those detained for expressing their views.