Intisar Al Hammadi, jurists and media professionals: The Houthis arrested us because we refused to join a prostitution and espionage network for them

English - Tuesday 25 May 2021 الساعة 04:00 pm
Sana'a, NewsYemen, Exclusive:

Human rights sources revealed the truth behind the kidnapping of the Yemeni drama artist and model, Intisar Al-Hammadi and her colleagues.

Amnesty International activist Luay Jalal Al-Azazi indicated that members of the Houthi parliament and Shura Council, lawyers, jurists, and journalists visited Al-Hammadi in her detention this morning (Monday) and learned the truth behind her abduction.


The truth of the case of arresting Intissar, and her colleagues

Al-Azazi wrote on his Facebook page, "This morning, many public figures, journalists, lawyers, judges, and jurists, together with Intisar Al-Hammadi's lawyer Khaled Al-Kamal, visited the prison, and it became clear the real reason behind the detention of Intisar and her colleagues."

He added, "The truth is as follows: The criminal investigation asked them - meaning victory and her colleagues -" to join a legalized brothel cell, an organized espionage network, and go to some brothels; to install surveillance cameras and the practice of prostitution with some political opponents! When they refused, the charges were fabricated for them. "


The Amnesty activist continued: “This happened in front of Intisar’s lawyer, Khaled al-Kamal, and some members of Parliament, including Ahmed Saif Hashed, some members of the Shura Council, and some judges, including Abdel Wahab Qatran, and some journalists, jurists, and media professionals, including the journalist Wedad Al-Badawi”

 The Houthi militia kidnapped Intisar Al-Hammadi and her female colleagues from the public street in the Haddah area - in central Sanaa - without charge, then the Houthi allegations against the girl after reporting on the news of the kidnapping in the media developed into an accusation in the honor of Intisar and a request for a virginity examination, which sparked a media outcry and widespread protests. From local and international human rights organizations.