Yemeni Court Sentences 44 to Death for Spying

A Houthi-run court in Yemen sentenced 44 people to death on spying charges, including Adnan al-Harazi, a CEO linked with humanitarian aid. Lawyer Abdel-Majeed Sabra criticized the trial, alleging torture and unfair proceedings. The rebels' harsh sentencing underscores Yemen's ongoing civil conflict and humanitarian crisis.

A Houthi-run court in Yemen sentenced 44 individuals to death on Saturday for spying, a lawyer revealed. Among those sentenced was Adnan al-Harazi, CEO of Prodigy Systems, involved in humanitarian aid distribution. The court also ordered the confiscation of al-Harazi's properties.

Lawyer Abdel-Majeed Sabra condemned the trial, accusing Houthis of torturing the suspects and keeping them in solitary confinement for nine months. The defense team withdrew early due to lack of access to case documents, calling the trial "unfair."

This ruling highlights the ongoing conflict in Yemen, where tens of thousands have been imprisoned or killed. The civil war, fueled by a Saudi-led coalition against Iran-backed Houthis, has left Yemen in a dire humanitarian crisis.

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