The Houthi group, designated as a terrorist organization by several countries, has been accused of subjecting 240 employees of the Supreme Drug Authority in Sana'a to compulsory military and sectarian training. This information was revealed by medical sources in Sana'a and activists on Monday, September 16th, 2024.

The sources reported that the employees, including academics, doctors, and other staff, were forced to participate in intensive military training, preparing them for what the Houthis call a "holy jihad" to liberate Palestine.

According to reports, the Houthis have been conducting these military training sessions, dubbed "Storm of Al-Aqsa," in the outskirts of Sana'a. These sessions are overseen by military commanders from Saada, the Houthi stronghold.

Yemeni activists on social media have shared images allegedly depicting doctors and academics crawling in a manner described as "degrading." They see this as part of a systematic policy of humiliation and breaking the spirit of resistance among Yemenis against the Houthi's sectarian project.

Journalist Saleh Al-Baydhani commented on the images, stating that the claim of these being military training sessions is a smokescreen. He questioned why similar images haven't been released of Houthi leaders crawling, considering their wealth and power amassed from exploiting Yemeni resources.

Meanwhile, sources reported that the Houthis have suspended 18 doctors and employees from the Drug Authority for refusing to participate in the training. Ten of these individuals are facing investigation, potentially leading to their dismissal for alleged absence from the military mobilization.

Since seizing control of Sana'a and overthrowing the internationally recognized government in September 2014, the Houthis have been accused of subjecting employees across various state institutions to compulsory sectarian and military training. Human rights reports have documented these practices, highlighting the Houthis' systematic efforts to control and indoctrinate the population.