Houthi forces raided and vandalized the home of a citizen in the Al-Amuqeen village of Sahban district in Ibb Governorate, which is under their control. The incident is the latest in a series of repressive actions against critics. Local sources reported that militia elements stormed the residence of Walid Shamlan, causing extensive damage to the property and looting personal belongings. The raid was reportedly a reprisal for a social media post published by Shamlan's son, who is currently studying in Jordan. The post criticized Houthi leader Mohammed Muftah, acting head of the internationally unrecognized Houthi administration. The sources further indicated that the son's post addressed previous remarks made by Mohammed Muftah, in which he urged citizens facing difficult living conditions to work without compensation. This statement had previously sparked widespread criticism and ridicule on social media platforms. This incident is part of a growing pattern of violations by Houthi militias against citizens and their families. These actions include pursuing critics and targeting their relatives in an apparent effort to silence dissenting voices and intimidate the population in areas under their control. |
