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  In yet another attack, the Iran-backed Houthi militia on Sunday kidnapped Yemeni model and actress Entisar al-Hammadi near the capital city of Sana’a. Yemeni Feminist Voice, a leading activists' group in the country, Entisar al-Hammadi was held by Houthis due to her job in the fashion and cinema industry. As the actress's whereabouts remain unknown, a number of rights groups and activists are demanding her release. Significantly, this is not the first time Houthi rebels have disrespected women's freedom and rights in Yemen. In recent years, Houthis have intensified their campaign of violence against women in the crisis-hit country. Hundreds of girls and female students have been abducted from schools and streets by Houthi rebels in various parts of Yemen. As per reports, these girls and women are kidnapped due to various reasons including, false reports made against them and extortion purposes. Eyewitnesses have reported that girls and women are abducted from Yemeni r...