Houthi militants raided a citizen's home in eastern Taiz province yesterday, abducting his three sons, according to human rights sources. The incident, which occurred in the Mawiyah district, is believed to be politically motivated, targeting a vocal critic of the Houthi group, an organization recognized internationally as a terrorist entity.

Judge Ishraq Al-Maqtari, a member of Yemen's National Committee to Investigate Alleged Human Rights Violations, identified the homeowner as Khaled Qaed Al-Azab. Militants stormed Al-Azab's residence in the village of Akhroq and seized Mohammed, Ibrahim, and Abdul Wahid, his three sons.

Al-Maqtari, citing eyewitnesses in a post on X (formerly Twitter), stated that the Houthi elements breached the home at 7:30 AM. They reportedly engaged in violent acts, conducted a chaotic search of the premises, and assaulted women and children inside the house.

According to Al-Maqtari, Khaled Al-Azab is known for his opposition to the Houthis and his critical writings against their policies. This suggests the raid was likely a retaliatory measure.
This incident marks the latest in a series of violations committed by the Houthi group against citizens, as it intensifies efforts to silence dissenting voices and tighten its security grip on areas under its control.