Yemeni Journalists Syndicate demands investigation into threats against Taha al-Maamari

The Yemeni Journalists Syndicate has called for an independent investigation following threats made against Taha Ahmed Rashid al-Maamari, the chairman and owner of Yemen Digital Media. Al-Maamari reported receiving threatening messages via WhatsApp targeting his properties in the Bani Omar area of Taiz governorate.

According to reports, an individual claiming to act as a judicial guardian for properties previously seized by Houthi authorities in Sanaa threatened to confiscate al-Maamari’s assets. Al-Maamari also accused a former company accountant of involvement in providing personal information to militia security elements to facilitate these threats.

The Syndicate has demanded the cancellation of previous judicial measures against al-Maamari, including a death sentence, and called for the return of his confiscated property. The organization emphasized that using authority to intimidate media professionals and seize their assets undermines the media investment environment and violates fundamental rights.