Houthi intelligence and security forces have reportedly abducted Sheikh Taha Al-Maqali, a prominent tribal leader from the Bani Matar district of Sanaa Governorate, after raiding his residence in the capital. Local sources indicated that a security force, comprising four military vehicles and two armored personnel carriers, accompanied by a bus carrying female elements known as "Zainabiyat," raided Al-Maqali's home near the UNICEF office in the vicinity of Asr roundabout. The force conducted a thorough search of the premises. The sources added that the raiding party confiscated personal belongings belonging to Sheikh Al-Maqali and several family members before forcibly taking him to an undisclosed location. The reasons for the abduction and his current whereabouts remain unclear, raising concerns for his safety. This incident follows a pattern of increased Houthi military movements and actions in various regions, including intensified activities in Damnah Khadeer, a commercial market closure in Rada, and ongoing conflict in Al-Dhaleh. |
