Barran Press
TAIZ, YEMEN — On November 11, 2024, the Yemeni Journalists' Syndicate condemned the widespread incitement and defamation targeting journalist Hiba Al-Tabai and her husband, writer Salah Al-Wasai, following the publication of their photo on social media.
In a statement obtained by Barran Press, the syndicate reported that Al-Tabai and her husband received direct death threats from her brothers, one of whom is a police officer in the Central Security Forces affiliated with the internationally recognized government.
The statement revealed that the couple had to leave their home in Taiz and relocate to a safe location due to these threats.
The syndicate called on local authorities and security agencies in Taiz to provide urgent protection for Al-Tabai and her husband against any threats to their safety, emphasizing that the situation is a serious indicator that requires immediate action from the authorities.