Sana'a:The Specialized Criminal Division in Sana'a convened on Sunday to hear cases involving 51 defendants accused of espionage activities for Britain and aiding Saudi Arabia. The defendants are charged with various offenses, including forming armed gangs for assassinations and bombings.
According to Yemen News Agency, the court proceedings included responses from several defendants among the 48 individuals accused of activities under the so-called Dhamar Cell. These charges involve espionage, aiding the enemy, and planning attacks in Sana'a and other governorates. The court has provided these defendants, along with their legal representatives, a final opportunity to present their defenses and any supporting documents at the upcoming hearing.
The prosecution has maintained its stance on the initial ruling, which convicted all defendants, sentencing 44 to death and assigning prison terms ranging from two to 15 years for the remaining four. The allegations include involvement in assassinations, attempted killings, and bombings aimed at security checkpoints and military installations.
In a related case, the court heard concluding arguments against three other defendants accused of espionage for British and Saudi intelligence services. These individuals have also been given a final chance to contest an initial death sentence ruling. The indictment accuses them of gathering sensitive information in exchange for financial compensation, aiming to compromise Yemen's military, political, and economic stability while recruiting others for foreign intelligence operations.
