Houthis arrest dozens of military officers within their ranks.

Arab Sea Newspaper - Follow-ups

Arabian Sea - Yemen - Follow-ups: The occupied capital, Sana'a, witnessed a widespread mass arrest campaign during the past twenty-four hours, carried out by the intelligence services of the Houthi militia, targeting more than 30 people, including military officers involved in the ranks of the group and employees of civil organizations. A number of media outlets, quoting journalists and eyewitnesses, confirmed that the arrests took place under the direct supervision of the Houthi police intelligence apparatus, which is led by prominent leader Ali Hussein al-Houthi, son of the group's founder, along with the group's security and intelligence apparatus. This campaign comes amid an atmosphere of internal tension and hidden conflicts between the wings of the militia, raising questions about the reasons for targeting elements from within the Houthi system itself, in addition to civilians working in local organizations. The group has not revealed the real reasons behind these arrests, nor have official charges been brought so far, at a time when fears are increasing of escalating violations in light of the strict security grip imposed by the militia in the areas under its control. This campaign coincides with the waves of arrests launched by the group during the past days and weeks, which targeted activists, journalists, educators, and academics in the governorates of Ibb and Taiz, as part of a systematic policy to liquidate opponents and silence potential voices within and outside its ranks.