A Yemeni aid worker, Fayaz Al-Droush, was rushed to intensive care after suffering a heart attack just weeks after his release from eight months of captivity by Houthi militia.
Al-Droush, who managed water and sanitation projects for Oxfam in Saada province, was abducted on September 4, 2024, along with three colleagues during a field visit to a funded project.
His deteriorating health condition is a grim reminder of the tragic fate of several former Houthi captives who have suffered severe health collapses or even death shortly after their release.
In recent years, numerous cases have been documented where former detainees have succumbed to illnesses or injuries exacerbated by torture and neglect in Houthi jails, highlighting the militia's brutal treatment of prisoners.
Al-Droush's case exposes the brutal treatment of captives in Houthi prisons, leaving severe physical and psychological scars even after release.
Rights groups confirm Al-Droush was held in secret detention for eight months, subjected to torture and mistreatment before his recent release.
The incident highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Yemen, where aid workers and civilians alike face kidnapping, torture, and violence at the hands of the Houthi militia.