Houthi Forces Abduct Prominent Tribal Sheikh in Sanaa

Houthi intelligence forces have reportedly abducted Sheikh Taha Al-Maqli, a prominent tribal figure from the Bani Matar district in Sanaa Governorate, after raiding his residence in the capital.

Local sources indicated that a security force comprising four military vehicles, two armored personnel carriers, and a bus carrying female elements known as "Zainabiyyat" stormed Al-Maqli's home near the UNICEF office in the Asr roundabout area. The forces conducted a thorough search of the property.

The sources further reported that the raiding party confiscated personal belongings belonging to Sheikh Al-Maqli 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.