Yemeni military leader Mohammed Ali Mahdi Hadi dies in Egypt

Brigadier General Mohammed Ali Mahdi Hadi, a prominent Yemeni military leader known by the nickname ‘Socrates’, has died in a hotel in Aswan, Egypt.

The Yemeni Embassy in Cairo issued a statement confirming the death and noted that preliminary investigations by Egyptian authorities indicate no suspicion of criminal activity. The embassy is currently awaiting the final forensic medical report to determine the exact biological cause of death. A representative from the embassy has been stationed in Aswan to coordinate with Egyptian law enforcement and follow the investigation.

Hadi, who was born in Aden, was a highly educated officer holding master's degrees in both Business Administration and Public Law. He was recognized for his military leadership during the 2015 battles to liberate Aden and served as the commander of the Second Support and Assistance Brigade.