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Yemen’s defence ministry warns Houthi-area gatherings may be military targets
Yemen’s Ministry of Defense warned people in Houthi-controlled areas not to attend rallies, cultural events or other gatherings.
The ministry said the Houthis use such events to recruit children and young people and send them to fight.
It said the gatherings will be treated as legitimate military targets.
The warning puts people who attend or live near these events at risk of military action.
The ministry urged families to keep their children away and avoid taking part in the gatherings.
It gave no further details about what action might follow.
Yemen’s Ministry of Defense said gatherings in Houthi-controlled areas may be treated as legitimate military targets.
The warning covered tribal gatherings, mass rallies, cultural courses and other events.
The ministry urged citizens to stay away and not let children or young people be drawn into the gatherings.
It said the Houthis use such events to recruit children and young people and involve them in fighting.
- Who
- Yemen’s Ministry of Defense issued the warning to citizens in areas controlled by the Houthis.
- What
- The ministry said certain gatherings may be considered legitimate military targets.
- When
- The ministry said it issued the statement on Thursday; the article was published on 21 October 2026.
- Where
- Areas under Houthi control in Yemen.
- Why
- The ministry said the Houthis use gatherings to recruit children and young people and involve them in fighting.
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- Issuing body
- Yemen’s Ministry of Defense
- Targeted events
- Tribal gatherings, mass rallies, cultural courses and other events
- Location
- Areas under Houthi control in Yemen
- Publication date
- 21 October 2026
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these gatherings will be considered legitimate military targets