Houthi-controlled court in Yemen sentences 19 to death for aiding Saudi-led coalition
A Houthi-controlled court in Yemen has sentenced 19 individuals to death for collaborating with the Saudi-led coalition. This verdict follows a recent agreement for a significant prisoner swap between the Houthis and the internationally recognized Yemeni government. The court's decision is part of a broader crackdown on perceived collaborators in the ongoing conflict.
- ▪The court convicted the defendants for establishing an armed group that supported the Saudi-led coalition from 2015 to 2023.
- ▪Four other individuals received prison sentences ranging from two to ten years.
- ▪The verdict can be appealed and follows a recent agreement to release 1,600 detainees from both sides.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onHouthi-controlled court in Yemen sentences 19 to death for aiding Saudi-led coalitionA Houthi-controlled court in Yemen has sentenced 19 people to death for collaborating with the Saudi-led coalition fighting the Iranian-backed rebelsBySAMY MAGDY Associated PressMay 18, 2026, 9:38 AM1:48CAIRO -- A Houthi-controlled court in Yemen has sentenced 19 people to death after their conviction for collaborating with the Saudi-led coalition that has been fighting the Iranian-backed rebels for over a decade.Sunday's verdict, which can be appealed, came a few days after the Houthis and the internationally…
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