Aden security releases confessions of Houthi members on Iran, Syria training

Yemen’s National Security Forces in the interim capital, Aden, have released video recordings featuring confessions from three Houthi militia members, in which they revealed details of their recruitment and their participation in military and intelligence training, including the manufacture of explosive devices and carrying out armed attacks. One of the detainees said he received training in Iran and Syria.

The footage, published by the National Security Forces, showed that the training programs included instruction in the use of light and medium weapons, the making of explosive devices, and tactics for attacking positions and outposts, along with other military and intelligence exercises.

One of the individuals described traveling to Iran for a training course, followed by another course in Syria. The confessions also included details about the recruitment and induction of young people from Aden into the militia’s training programs.

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The National Security Forces said these confessions reveal the recruitment methods used by the Houthi militia to attract members from within Aden and involve them in security and military activities. The forces reaffirmed their ongoing efforts to pursue recruitment networks and individuals linked to the group, and to thwart activities targeting the capital’s security and the safety of its residents. They added that legal procedures are being completed against the detained individuals in accordance with the law.