The liberated areas under the control of the legitimate government in Yemen have recently witnessed a noticeable increase in murders of relatives, a development that raises concern and reveals the depth of the social and psychological crisis that society is suffering from in light of the worsening challenges. 

These tragic incidents, which are recurring at an accelerated rate, require taking them seriously and analyzing their roots to limit their spread.

A noticeable increase in the phenomenon

- During recent months, many crimes were reported in which relatives were victims of domestic violence, and incidents included the killing of parents, siblings, and even children, the most recent of which was a young man who stabbed his mother to death with a knife yesterday, Wednesday, in the Mansoura District in the capital, Aden.

These crimes are not individual or isolated, but rather have become part of a recurring pattern that reflects a collapse in family relationships and a weakness in the social fabric.

The underlying causes of crimes

- The phenomenon is not the result of coincidence, but rather the result of multiple accumulations, including:

- The spread of drugs among young people

- Absence of religious motive

- The deteriorating economic conditions that resulted in poverty and unemployment are ravaging society, which increases tensions within families.

- Mental illness

- Weapon proliferation

- Declining societal values

Serious repercussions

- These crimes leave a devastating impact on society, as families lose their stability and feelings of fear and suspicion spread within the same family.

- The escalation of these incidents threatens to disintegrate the social fabric and weaken mutual trust between members of the same family.

The phenomenon of killing relatives represents an alarm bell that requires a collective response from the competent authorities, community institutions, social figures, and all members of society. The solutions will not be easy or immediate, but they are a necessity to preserve the fabric of society and the safety of the family, which represents the basic foundation for building a more stable and peaceful future.