Second Yemeni faces charges of harming unity

SANA'A, June 08 (Saba) – The trial of Fadi Ahmed Hassan Baom began
on Monday in Yemen, with prosecutors accusing him of grave crimes
against the nation including threatening national unity and inciting
secessionism.

During the inaugural hearing, prosecutors charged Baom with
violating the constitution, saying in a charge sheet he encouraged
civilians to fight the authorities.

Baom was also spreading misinformation and hatred, aiming to
destabilize national security and ignite regionism, prosecutors
added.

The hearing was adjourned until 22 June when prosecution should
present further evidence against Baom.

Last week, a former envoy appeared in a Yemeni court on charges
related to harming the country's unity and inciting the public to
fight the troops.

Qasim Jobran, Yemen's ex-envoy to Mauritania, however, denied all
charges.

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