Yemeni official: Houthis distort facts to conceal losses, maintain image
A Yemeni information ministry official says the Houthis manipulate facts to hide losses and project an image of invincibility.
Yemen's Deputy Minister of Information, Fayadh Al-Numan, has accused the Houthi militia of manipulating facts and figures to conceal its losses and maintain the appearance of invincibility. In an interview with Al Hadath, Al-Numan explained that the Houthi militia aims to deceive by hiding personnel and military equipment casualties while projecting an unbeatable image.
Al-Numan noted that the militia's media campaigns have shifted from hiding the truth to now openly publicizing their actions. He pointed out that Houthi-affiliated media outlets publish daily reports on funeral processions, but fail to specify the location or battlefield, thereby misleading even the militia themselves. Al-Numan claimed that the Yemeni armed forces' decisive actions have weakened the Houthis, who during a recent truce developed advanced drones and ballistic missiles.
He also revealed that the Houthi militia has abducted children and students, forcing them into combat. Al-Numan concluded that the Houthis are operating under the instructions of Iran.
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