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Sudan, Russia Discuss Boosting Cooperation on Different Levels

The Deputy Chairman of the Sovereign Council, Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, with the Russian Deputy Defense Minister, General Alexander Movin, and delegations in Moscow (SUNA)
The Deputy Chairman of the Sovereign Council, Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, with the Russian Deputy Defense Minister, General Alexander Movin, and delegations in Moscow (SUNA)
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Sudan, Russia Discuss Boosting Cooperation on Different Levels

The Deputy Chairman of the Sovereign Council, Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, with the Russian Deputy Defense Minister, General Alexander Movin, and delegations in Moscow (SUNA)
The Deputy Chairman of the Sovereign Council, Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, with the Russian Deputy Defense Minister, General Alexander Movin, and delegations in Moscow (SUNA)

Russia and Sudan announced their intention to boost cooperation in various political and military fields.

Deputy Chairman of the Sovereign Council Mohamed Hamdan 'Hemedti' Dagalo, met in Moscow with the Russian Deputy Defense Minister, General Alexander Movin, and discussed bilateral relations and ways to promote them.

The Sudanese News Agency said the two sides stressed the need to intensify cooperation and activate the ministerial committees. They called for holding bilateral meetings soon.

Hemedti praised the distinguished relations between the two countries and the coordination at all levels.

He pointed out that the great reception of the delegation and the meetings confirm Russia's interest in Khartoum, noting that Sudan has great potential, which can represent an excellent opportunity for Russian investments.

Movin lauded the distinguished historical friendship with Sudan, declaring a commitment to strengthening prospects for cooperation and increasing joint coordination.

He stressed that his country deals with Sudan following the principles of non-interference in countries' internal affairs.

Meanwhile, Sudanese mothers and fathers joined the protests led by the youth calling for the return of civilian rule.

Thousands of mothers and fathers, primarily elderly, marched in Khartoum and other cities in massive protests against the excessive violence used by the security services to suppress the popular movement.

They gathered in al-Siteen Street, east of Khartoum, under the slogan "We Support You" in support of the demonstrations led by young men and women for months against the measures announced by the army on October 25.

Families of the victims also participated in the protests, carrying the picture of their children killed by the security forces.

The protests were led by top leaders of the Forces of Freedom and Change alliance and other parties, notably the deputy head of the National Umma Party Sarah Naqdallah, the head of the Sudanese Congress Party Omar al-Digair, and the leader of the Communist Party, Mohammad Mukhtar al-Khatib, along with dozens of poets, writers, and artists.

Over 100 women's organizations and union bodies against the regime also joined the protests of the mothers and fathers.

The resistance committees in Khartoum are scheduled to announce Sunday the charter for establishing the people's authority to restore democracy.

The committees said in a press circular that the charter is proposed to establish the people's authority. They held extensive consultations and discussions to overcome the obstacles.

They delayed announcing the charter for further adjustments and revisions, aiming to publish it to the public in the best way possible.

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Houthi Charges of Espionage: A Tool to Intimidate, Control the Population

Houthis demonstrate in the center of the capital Sanaa against American and British strikes on their positions. (AP)
Houthis demonstrate in the center of the capital Sanaa against American and British strikes on their positions. (AP)
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Houthi Charges of Espionage: A Tool to Intimidate, Control the Population

Houthis demonstrate in the center of the capital Sanaa against American and British strikes on their positions. (AP)
Houthis demonstrate in the center of the capital Sanaa against American and British strikes on their positions. (AP)

The Houthi militia has recently released several individuals it had abducted for celebrating Yemen’s September Revolution. However, over the past few days, it has detained hundreds of residents in its stronghold of Saada, accusing them of espionage.

The campaign coincides with the airing of alleged confessions from a purported spy cell and the abduction of a former employee of the US Embassy in Yemen.

Local sources in Saada province, approximately 242 kilometers north of Sanaa, report that the Houthis have launched a widespread campaign of arrests targeting civilians. These individuals have been taken from their homes, workplaces, and businesses under allegations of collaborating with Western nations and Israel. Families of those detained have been warned to remain silent and refrain from discussing the arrests with the media or on social media platforms.

According to the sources, more than 300 individuals, including dozens of women, have been abducted across various districts in Saada. The arrests have also targeted relatives and associates of Othman Mujalli, a member of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, who hails from the region.

The sources suggest that the Houthis are detaining women as hostages to pressure their relatives, who may either be out of the militia’s reach or living outside Houthi-controlled areas. They also appear to be using the women to coerce confessions from male relatives. Last month, the Houthis accused Hamid Mujalli, Othman Mujalli’s brother, of engaging in espionage for Arab and Western nations for nearly two decades.

In a separate incident, the Houthis abducted a former employee of the US Embassy in Sanaa from his home on Monday without providing any explanation for their actions.

Release of Detainees

The Houthis recently released Sheikh Amin Rajeh, a tribal leader from Ibb province, after detaining him for four months. Several other individuals were also freed, none of whom had been formally charged during their detention. Rajeh, a member of the General People’s Congress Party, was one of many political activists, students, workers, and public employees abducted in September for celebrating Yemen’s September 26, 1962, revolution.

One of the released individuals, a shop owner, told Asharq Al-Awsat that he was unaware of the reason for his detention. He had been abducted in November, two months after the Houthis initiated a crackdown on those commemorating the revolution.

Alleged Spy Cell

Houthi-controlled media recently broadcast confessions from what they claimed was a newly uncovered spy cell. The group linked the cell to its broader narrative of “promised conquest and sacred jihad” against the West and Israel.

According to Houthi security officials, the alleged spy cell was working to compile a “target database,” monitor sites linked to missile forces and drones, and track specific military and security locations. They also claimed the cell had been observing the residences and movements of Houthi leaders.

In response, the Houthis issued warnings to residents, forbidding them from discussing or sharing information about militia-controlled sites, facilities, or the whereabouts of their leaders.

The Houthis’ actions reflect mounting concerns over potential strikes targeting their senior leadership, similar to the recent attacks on Hezbollah figures in Lebanon. Those fears come amid ongoing tensions with Israel, the United States, and the United Kingdom, following the Houthis’ assaults on international shipping lanes in the Red Sea and missile attacks on Israel.