Saudi Arabia begins deportation campaign against southern Yemeni activists
ADEN, Aug 06 (YPA) -Saudi Arabia on Sunday began a new campaign against activists loyal to the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) living on the kingdom’s territories, southern Yemeni media sources reported.
According to the media sources, the Saudi authorities earlier deported the famous southern Yemeni YouTuber Badr Saleh, although he was born in Saudi Arabia. Saleh appeared in the city of Aden after being forcibly deported to Yemen.
It’s still unknown why Saudi authorities have deported Bad Saleh, since he worked in several Saudi TV channels, most notably MBC.
His deportation coincides with the escalation of media campaigns between the Saudi ambassador and southern Yemeni whistleblowers, who are opposing Saudi policies in Aden.
It also indicates that his deportation is a part of collective punishment practiced by Riyadh to silence voices opposed to the policy of its ambassador.
E.M