Journalist Abdul Samad Al-Qadhi died early Friday in the intensive care unit of Al-Thawra General Hospital in Taiz, succumbing to severe injuries sustained during a ruthless armed assault at his workplace. Local sources confirmed that Al-Qadhi passed away hours after medical teams attempted to save his life, following being shot five times by an unidentified gunman. The assailant reportedly opened fire on the journalist before fleeing the scene to an unknown destination. The incident occurred inside a commercial grocery store. Sources indicated that the perpetrator managed to escape due to the noticeable absence of security forces in the vicinity. Activists have placed full responsibility on the security and military apparatus in Taiz for their perceived negligence in apprehending the perpetrator and bringing him to justice. The city remains under the control of security and military agencies loyal to the Islah Party. This tragic event underscores the alarming wave of security deterioration gripping Taiz, continuing a pattern of violent assaults targeting both civilians and members of the press. |
