Journalist Saleh Al-Hanashi announced his forced departure from the city of Aden, after being subjected to harassment by the security authority, against the backdrop of his writings opposing policies, failure and corruption in the corridors of the state in the capital, Aden.

Al-Hanashi stated on his personal Facebook page that he and his family were forced to leave Aden after his two brothers-in-law and his car were kidnapped by security personnel. Al-Hanashi held the Aden Security Director directly responsible for the kidnapping, and demanded that those involved be held accountable.

Al-Hanashi said: For your information, I have no problem with anyone. I was surprised by the news that there was more than one police station in Aden searching for my address, so I left Aden. If they had what they thought required my coming to any police station, they could have sent a summons and I was ready to come.

He continued: After I left Aden, a group of security forces came at half past eight in front of my house and kidnapped my car with my brother-in-law in it.

Al-Hanashi is known for his writings against corruption and failed policies in Aden, where he published opinion and critical articles that shed light on the problems facing the city and its residents.