Families of Houthi fighters face poverty in Sanaa

Families of fighters killed in Houthi-controlled areas, including Sanaa, are reportedly facing extreme poverty and food insecurity. Local sources indicate that many widows and children of deceased combatants have been forced to resort to begging to survive.

Reports suggest that the Houthi group is practicing discriminatory aid distribution. Allegations indicate that food assistance and financial entitlements are being prioritized for families belonging to the Hashemite lineage, while families from tribal backgrounds are reportedly being excluded from support systems.

Many families claim that promises made by Houthi supervisors regarding salaries and monthly food baskets during recruitment drives have not been honored. Some relatives of the deceased report being ignored by local officials when seeking the aid they were promised.