# Yemen security and information concerns

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/yemen-security-and-information-concerns
> Updated: 2026-10-31T08:48:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Recent reports from Yemen highlight various forms of information exploitation and deception. Journalist Hamdan al-Aliyi has warned of “political begging” on social media, accusing certain activists of leveraging the country’s humanitarian crisis to gain financial profit or social media engagement through misinformation.

Separately, journalist Fathi bin Lazraq has reported on alleged impersonation tactics used by Houthi militia elements. These individuals reportedly pose as Arab Coalition officers, using Saudi accents and international phone numbers to deceive military and government personnel. The goal of these deceptive communications is allegedly to extract sensitive military intelligence, such as troop numbers and ammunition levels, or to issue false orders for personnel to withdraw from their positions.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-31: Yemen: Journalist warns of Houthi impersonation tactics

Journalist Fathi bin Lazraq warns that Houthi militia elements are impersonating Arab Coalition officers to extract sensitive military intelligence and issue false withdrawal orders in Yemen.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yemen-journalist-warns-of-houthi-impersonation-tactics

### 2026-10-17: Yemeni journalist warns of political begging on social media

Journalist Hamdan al-Aliyi warns that some Arab activists are engaging in ‘political begging’ by exploiting Yemen's suffering for digital engagement and financial gain.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yemeni-journalist-warns-of-political-begging-on-social-media

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