Yemen's Houthis release model after five years in prison

Yemen's Houthi authorities have released model and actor Entisar al-Hammadi after she was detained for nearly five years in Sanaa. Hammadi was arrested in 2021 and later sentenced on charges of prostitution and drug use, which human rights organizations described as fabricated and intended to suppress women's freedoms. Her case was condemned by groups like Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International for being marred by irregularities, abuse, and a lack of due process. The incident highlights a broader pattern by warring parties in Yemen, including the Houthis, of curtailing women's rights and restricting their movement.