Mohammed Noman’s Historical House Destroyed by Military for Vengence and Profit
THE MILITARY destroys the house of a heroic figure in Yemeni’s revolutionary history in order to 1) steal the land and 2) enact retribution on his family.
“Professional thieves” is a good description. Its a pathetic, completely criminalized government targeting whoever and whatever it wants. Cross John Gotti with Saddam, add an airline, an army and diplomatic recognition and that’s Yemen. There’s secret police everywhere, no law, no justice, no food. The regime just can’t seem to stop the jihaddis from going to Iraq but they can stop the journalists and opposition from leaving the country. The land belongs to whoever has the biggest gun. The official media is complete propaganda. The food supply is monopolized. Meanwhile its a free for all smuggling guns, drugs and diesel all over the region. There’s material support for the jihaddis coming from the highest levels, however there’s no support for the poorest people coming from anywhere. The second hungriest child population in the world and the US closes the IFES office while the embassy pats itself on the back for being the first embassy to mention the targeting of journalists but only after 53 journalists already got their heads kicked in. Just another day in Yemen, another stolen house, another kid dead of dirty water, another suicide bomber in Iraq, another shipment of drugs, another guy tortured in prison, and another oppositionist targeted. The blowback is going to be a bitch.
YT:
SANA’A, Feb. 7 — A group of Public Works Administration bulldozers, and under protection of military vehicles, destroyed the main gate and part of the wall of Mohammed Ahmed Nouman’s house in Old Sana’a last Sunday.
Nouman, a leading figure in Yemeni liberals Movement and former Prime Minster (1928-2003), and bought this house following to the eruption of revolution and still as it was when built one hundred years ago under the Othman rule.
“An influential person wanted to take part of the land for the interest of one of his relatives and under the pretext of constructing a new street. He came outside the working hours and did what he did as professional thieves, terrifying women and children,” said Al-Nouman’s grandson.
Many politicians denounced the act, described as aggressive operation, which contradicts the morals and values of Yemenis who show more respect and honor to Al-Nouman being one of Yemen’s revolution leaders and a symbol for Yemeni National Movement.
Parliament Speaker Sheikh Abdullah Al-Ahmer, denounced the operation and called for investigating the doers.
Al-Nouman’s heirs asked the government and the mayor to investigate the act and refer it to prosecution. They also asked for authorities to restore the gate and the wall and compensate them for the material damages.
The complaint of Al Nouman was distributed to 21 official parties, including the presidency, Parliament, cabinet and media outlets.
