The Houthi terror regime is on high alert ahead of tomorrow (Friday): the anniversary of the "September 26 Revolution" in north Yemen, when the Imamate rule was overthrown more than 60 years ago. Houthis fear widespread demonstrations that characterized this day in previous years. Against this backdrop, they have conducted hundreds of arrests across multiple provinces and cities under their control, including the capital Sana'a.
September 26, 1962, marked the beginning of an eight-year civil war in north Yemen. On that day, Shiite-Zaydi Imam Muhammad al-Badr was overthrown by rebels who received support from Nasser's Egypt. The war ended with victory for those "republicans."
Today, the Houthis maintain a de facto monarchical rule. Abd al-Malik al-Houthi serves as the undisputed leader, while official positions are held by his associates, such as Political Council head Mahdi al-Mashat and members of Sana'a's puppet government who survived the recent strike. Thus, the Houthis view the commemoration of that day as an opposition to their rule.
Sources in Yemen told Saudi newspaper Al-Sharq Al-Awsat that at least 275 people were arrested in recent days in Sana'a, Hajjah, Dhamar, and Ibb provinces. Detainees include officials, students, social activists, and writers. All are suspected of intending to mark the revolution's anniversary.
Among prominent detainees: Yemeni poet Awras al-Eryani and writer Ziad Majed, abducted in Sana'a. The poet's family members said his life is in danger, as he suffers from diabetes and chronic illnesses requiring medical treatment. Following his arrest, dozens of Yemeni writers called for his immediate release.
Al-Eryani tends to mock the Sana'a regime, arousing Houthi anger. Marking the anniversary of the terror movement's coup, he wrote on Facebook: "The Yemeni citizen reaches into his pocket and finds nothing but Houthi hands." As for Majed, he dared to share poems praising the "September 26 Revolution" day.
Meanwhile, the Houthis' internal security apparatus issued a warning, accusing anyone who marks the revolution's anniversary of being an "enemy agent" seeking to implement "malicious plans" aimed at harming the internal front.
