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Houthis target Yemeni Writers Union
The Union of Yemeni Writers and Authors faced an attempt to seize its central headquarters in Sana'a after a judicial order was issued by the Houthis demanding its evacuation, claiming that its ownership had been transferred to another entity. The building's guard refused to hand over the document amid fears of targeting the institution's symbolic significance and its cultural assets—especially since the building has a long history dating back to 1970 and is considered one of Yemen's oldest cultural institutions. The headquarters, located in the heart of Yemen's cultural history, has served as a gathering space for writers and intellectuals for more than five decades. Since the Houthis took control of Sana'a in 2014, it has faced restrictions on cultural work and the closure of many cultural and artistic institutions. The Yemeni Journalists Syndicate emphasizes that targeting the union's headquarters threatens Yemen's national memory and cultural heritage, calling for resistance against the Houthis' actions aimed at undermining independent institutions. There are warnings that such measures could hinder pluralism and cultural dialogue within the country.
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