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Original script: منصور السعادي

Designation: Major General, Houthi Commander of Yemen’s Naval and Coastal Defense Forces DOB: 1988 POB: Yemen Good quality a.k.a.: n/a Low quality a.k.a.: a) Mansoor Ahmed Al Saadi b) Mansur Ahmad al-Sa’adi c) Abu Sajjad Nationality: Yemen Passport no: n/a National identification no: n/a Address: Yemen Listed on: 26 Sep. 2022 Other information: Houthi Naval Forces Chief of Staff, who has masterminded lethal attacks against international shipping in the Red Sea, plays a leading role in Houthi naval efforts that directly threaten the peace, security, and stability of Yemen. Physical Description: Eye Color: Brown; Hair: Brown. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individual

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Al-Sharea News (Arabic) – ‘The Masterminds of the Houthi Attacks’ (https://alsharaeanews.com/2021/03/08/54527/) [Accessed on 11/Feb/22]

(‘Al-Saadi hides behind the nickname “Abu Sajjad,” and he is known as the Emir of the Red Sea and is primarily responsible for reshaping of a naval and coastal defense force whose mission is disturbing coalition battleships and blackmailing the international community by threatening shipping lanes.’)

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Yemeni News Agency (SABA) (Arabic) – ‘Qahim, Al-Mushki and Berry were briefed on the damages of the aggression in the districts of Al-Hodeidah’ (https://www.saba.ye/ar/news3174373.htm) [Accessed on 11/Feb/22]

(‘They were also briefed, along with members of the national team, Major General Mansour al-Saadi and Major General Muhammad al-Qadri, about the extent of the destruction inflicted on citizens’ homes, schools, hospitals and government buildings in the city of al-Durayhimi. Al-Jah district in the Bait Al-Faqih district.’)

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Asharq al-Awsat (English) – ‘Death of Senior Commanders Leaves Houthis in Disarray’ (https://english.aawsat.com/home/article/1246521/death-senior-commanders-leaves-houthis-disarray) [Accessed on 11/Feb/22]

(Article identifies al-Saadi as a ‘senior leader’, but incorrectly claimed that he had been killed. States that al-Saadi is responsible for overseeing smuggling of weapons across the Yemeni coast.)

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26 September News (Arabic) – ‘The Navy Celebrates the Revolution of September 21’ (https://www.26sep.net/index.php/newspaper/26topstory/24381-21-8) [Accessed on 11/Feb/22]

(‘The event was attended by the Chief of Staff of the Naval Forces Major General Mansour Al Saadi.’)

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Original script: مطلق عامر المراني

Designation: (Former) Deputy Head of the Houthi National Security Bureau (NSB) (intelligence agency) DOB: 1 Jan 1984 POB: Al-Jawf, Yemen Good quality a.k.a.: a) Mutlaq Ali Aamer Al Marrani b) Abu Emad Low quality a.k.a.: n/a Nationality: Yemen Passport no: n/a National identification no: n/a Address: Yemen Listed on: 26 Sep. 2022 Other information: Former Deputy Head of the Houthi National Security Bureau (NSB), oversaw detainees of the NSB who were subjected to torture and other mistreatment while detained, planned and directed illegal arrests and detention of humanitarian workers and the unlawful diversion of humanitarian assistance in violation of international humanitarian law. Physical Description: Eye Color: Brown; Hair: Brown. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individual

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Human Rights Watch Report (English) - ‘Yemen: Houthi Hostage Taking’ (https://www.hrw.org/news/2018/09/25/yemen-houthi-hostage-taking#) [Accessed on 11/Feb/22]

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Al Ain News (Arabic) – ‘Amer Al-Marrani. Man of the “black missions” of the Houthis’ (https://al-ain.com/article/amer-marani-yemen) [Accessed on 11/Feb/22]

(‘As for the fourth brother, Mutlaq Al-Marrani is granted the rank of brigadier general and the nickname Abu Emad by the Houthi militia. His terrorist activities have become a source of international concern, as he is one of the most dangerous leaders of the intelligence service involved in the flagrant violation of the lives of Yemenis.’)

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Al Marjie (Arabic) – ‘Abu Imad Al-Marani: A Houthi leader responsible for recruiting women and looting relief funds’ (https://www.almarjie-paris.com/15182) [Accessed on 11/Feb/22]

(‘She also confirmed that he was responsible for recruiting young women and luring them to work for the Houthis, adding that he was “Forcing them to make obscene videos in order to pressure and blackmail them later, and assign them afterwards.” By arresting the employees and officials of some organizations, he was then able to impose certain conditions later on those organizations. She revealed that Al-Marrani recruited dozens of girls, taking advantage of their need for money, and sent them to lure his opponents.’)

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Al Arabiya (Arabic) – ‘ “Terrifying” details about Houthi leaders affected by US sanctions’ تفاصیل "مرعبة "عن قیادات حوثیة طالتھا عقوبات أمیركیة) (alarabiya.net)) [Accessed on 11/Feb/22]

(‘Al-Marrani was also involved in crimes of serious violations and torture of those who were kidnapped, including what the activist and former Yemeni detainee, Samira Al-Houri, revealed about moral and financial crimes and his role in luring political and tribal figures, stressing that he took over the file of recruiting girls to spy on the activities of international organizations and United Nations staff. Additionally, he reportedly imposes royalties on these organizations, and shares huge sums of millions of dollars with some of its employees who have become fearful of his brutality and threats.’)

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Al-Mashhad al-Araby (Arabic) – ‘Blackmailing the Houthis on relief organizations: What did the militias do?’ (https://almashhadalaraby.com/news/133104) [Accessed on 11/Feb/22]

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