Detainee Dies in Houthi Intelligence Prison in Sana'a Following Health Deterioration

Local sources have confirmed the death of citizen Issa Mohammed Kaila Al-Masoudi inside a prison controlled by the Houthi militia's intelligence apparatus in the occupied capital, Sana'a, following a severe deterioration of his health condition amid accusations of delayed medical intervention and negligence of his critical status.

The sources indicated that Al-Masoudi was among dozens of citizens abducted by the militia from the Hanakat Al Masoud area in the Al Qurayshiyah district of Al Bayda governorate. This abduction occurred during extensive security campaigns recently conducted across the region.

According to reports, the deceased endured harsh detention conditions and mistreatment while incarcerated, which severely impacted his psychological and physical health. This situation persisted due to the complete absence of necessary medical care, ultimately leading to his death within the facility.

Last week, the Monitoring Center for Rights and Development had reported that the young man, Issa Mohammed Ali Kaila Al-Masoudi (19 years old), one of the detainees from Hanakat Al Masoud village in Al Bayda, was transferred to intensive care days prior due to a critical decline in his health within the prison, emphasizing that his condition remained precarious.

This incident aligns with a growing pattern documented in human rights reports detailing severe abuses within Houthi militia prisons, specifically citing medical neglect and mistreatment. These events renew persistent demands for independent investigations and accountability for officials responsible for such violations.