Houthi Forces Abduct Activist and Journalist Khalid Al-Ans in Ibb

Houthi militia forces have abducted activist and journalist Khalid Al-Ans in the governorate of Ibb, according to local sources who state the incident is linked to his human rights and media activities.

Al-Ans was last seen active on his social media accounts approximately 17 hours prior to his abduction, with no official statement issued by the militia regarding his whereabouts or condition.

Khalid Al-Ans is known for his sharp critical commentary and his advocacy for human rights issues, frequently highlighting citizens' grievances, particularly within the Ibb governorate.

His most recent publication was a video detailing the case of an elderly resident whose home was allegedly seized by influential Houthi figures. In the video, Al-Ans called for justice and the restoration of the individual's rights.

This is not the first instance of Al-Ans's detention by Houthi forces; he has been previously arrested and imprisoned multiple times without legal justification due to his human rights activism.