Local sources report that the Houthi militia has forcibly evacuated residents from Al-Manzar village in Al-Hudaydah city. This action coincides with the spread of rumors regarding an imminent military operation in the coastal province.
According to reports, the Houthi militia recently removed residents from their homes in Al-Manzar, a village located in the Al-Hok district, south of Al-Hudaydah city. The timing of this evacuation raises concerns, as it aligns with claims that the militia is preparing for a military confrontation with government forces.
Sources indicate that the militia conducted a recent military exercise simulating a response to a potential land and sea attack on the province they control. Observers suggest that these exercises, along with the circulating rumors, may serve as a pretext for the Houthis to justify the evacuation of residents. The militia appears to be fortifying its positions and constructing military defenses within the evacuated areas.
Over the past few years, the Houthi militia has repeatedly intimidated local populations, compelling them to vacate their homes along the Red Sea coast and near key ports under Houthi control. The militia often uses the pretext of anticipated military operations by government forces to justify these actions.
In late 2018, international intervention prevented the liberation of Al-Hudaydah city and its ports from Houthi control under humanitarian pretenses. At that time, government forces, backed by the Saudi-led coalition, had nearly reached the city after securing most of the province’s coastline.
The situation remains fluid, and the ongoing military tensions in Al-Hudaydah continue to affect the lives of its residents. The international community watches closely as developments unfold in this strategically significant region.
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