Summary
Ali Hassan Ali Bakhtiyan, a former detainee, described his experiences of torture during over two years in a secret prison in Yemen's Hadramout Governorate. The prison was reportedly managed by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Yemeni forces. Recent reports have highlighted the discovery of secret prisons and military equipment linked to UAE forces in Yemen.
Key Facts
- Ali Hassan Ali Bakhtiyan was detained in a secret prison over a period of more than two years.
- The prison was run by the UAE and Hadrami Elite Forces in Yemen.
- Ali alleges experiencing torture and being falsely accused of political involvement.
- He was released without charge after being transferred to a central prison in 2019.
- The Hadramout Governor announced the discovery of secret prisons at former UAE military sites.
- Equipment, including explosives, was found at these sites, raising concerns from Yemeni officials.
- The UAE has since withdrawn its forces following a directive from Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council.
- The Southern Transitional Council (STC) temporarily controlled parts of Yemen, causing regional tensions.
