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Al Sahwa
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Al Sahwa
Arab Public Figures Condemn Houthi Militia's Assassination of Prominent Quran Teacher
The assassination of Sheikh Saleh Hantous, a renowned Quran teacher in Yemen's Rima province, has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation from Arab public figures. The Houthi militia's brutal attack on the cleric's home, resulting in his death, has been widely denounced as a heinous crime. Arab public figures have been vocal in their condemnation of the killing, describing it as a stark reminder of the Houthi militia's brutality and disregard for human life. Many have emphasized the importance of protecting religious leaders and promoting intellectual freedom, highlighting the ongoing human rights abuses and sectarian violence perpetrated by the Houthi militia in Yemen. The incident has highlighted the Houthi militia's deep-seated hostility towards Sunni Islamic education and its efforts to eradicate Quranic learning. Sheikh Hantous was a prominent figure in his community, known for his dedication to teaching the Quran and promoting Islamic values. Arab public figures are calling for accountability and justice for the victims and their families. They are urging the international community to take decisive action to protect vulnerable communities in Houthi-controlled areas and to hold the militia accountable for its crimes. The incident has sparked a wave of outrage across the Arab world, with many demanding justice and international condemnation.
Saba Yemen
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Raymah Police Issue Clarification Statement Regarding Death of "Hantous"
Raymah (Saba) – Raymah Police issued a clarification statement regarding the circumstances surrounding the death of "Saleh Ahmed Hantous" on Tuesday, Muharram 6, 1447 AH (July 3, 2025 AD), during an armed confrontation with security forces in the As-Salafiyah District. The statement explained that "Hantous" was engaged in provocative activities targeting the security and stability of the governorate, he called for chaos and rebellion, rejected the positions of the Yemeni state and people in support of the Palestinian cause, and adopted positions in favor of the American-Zionist aggression against our country. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Yemen Online
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Yemen Online
Houthi militia Bomb Home of Quran Teacher in Yemen's Raymah Province, Killing Prominent Religious Figure
Aden – Houthi militants launched a violent assault on the home of Sheikh Saleh Hantous, a respected Quran teacher in al-Ma'dhab village, al-Salafiyah district of Raymah province, resulting in his death and the serious injury of his wife. According to local sources and Yemeni officials, the Houthis surrounded the house with over 20 military vehicles before bombarding it with RPGs and heavy weapons, setting the home ablaze and trapping the elderly couple inside. The attack reportedly came after Sheikh Hantous refused to comply with Houthi orders to stop teaching Quran and Arabic to children in the village mosque. Eyewitnesses reported that the Houthis prevented medical aid from reaching the wounded, leaving Sheikh Hantous's wife in critical condition. A voice recording from the scene, shared by the family, captured the elderly woman pleading for help under heavy shelling. The incident has sparked outrage across Yemen, with activists launching the hashtag #Saleh_Hantous to demand justice and international condemnation. Human rights groups have called for an urgent investigation and for the Houthis to be held accountable for war crimes. This attack adds to a growing list of Houthi violations against civilians, religious leaders, and educators, and underscores the urgent need for international action to protect vulnerable communities in Houthi-controlled areas.
