Yemeni model jailed for indecency by rebel authorities

Intisar al-Hammadi has worked as an actress and model

© APA | Intisar al-Hammadi has worked as an actress and model

# 09 November 2021 03:27 (UTC +04:00)

A Yemeni actress and model has been jailed for five years by rebel authorities after being convicted of "indecency", APA reports citing BBC.

Intisar al-Hammadi, 20, alleged that she was physically and verbally abused after being detained by Houthi forces in Sanaa in February, and that she had to sign documents while blindfolded.

Three other women arrested alongside her were also handed prison terms.

Human Rights Watch said the case was "marred with irregularities and abuse".

The Houthis, who control much of western Yemen, have been fighting a war against pro-government forces backed by a Saudi-led coalition since 2015.

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