Musa’ab Al-Huttami: The Tale of a Dream Assassinated by the Shells of War
Yemen Monitor / Exclusive:
Journalist Musa’ab Al-Huttami, son of Abdelhafidh Al-Huttami, died after being targeted by rocket shells fired by the Houthi group in Marib province, sparking painful reactions across Yemeni society.
Social media platforms turned into spaces of mourning and condolence, with journalist Samir Al-Nimri highlighting Musa’ab’s story in a post titled: “Martyr Musa’ab Al-Huttami: The Tale of a Dream Assassinated by War.”
Al-Nimri recounted Musab’s journey, describing how he left Yemen in search of hope in Jordan, where he carved a path for himself in the field of directing. After years of hard work, Musa’ab moved to Amsterdam, where he obtained Dutch citizenship and achieved notable success in his career.
Despite his years abroad, Musa’ab never forgot his homeland. After eight years, he returned to Yemen, driven by a heart that knew only how to give.
He decided to head to the frontlines in Marib, carrying his camera to document stories of suffering. But fate had a different plan.
According to Al-Nimri, a missile ended Musa’ab’s life before he could finish telling his story, while his brother Suhaib remains in critical condition.
Musa’ab’s story, Al-Nimri said, embodies the struggles of thousands of Yemenis who dream of a better life but find death lying in wait at every corner.
Many of Musa’ab’s friends and followers expressed deep sorrow over his loss. Basem Al-Janani mourned him, saying: “What pain is this that we must endure? Musab Al-Huttami, a martyr at the Marib front — what greater rage makes us hate the Houthis even more?” He expressed his shock at Musa’ab’s death, noting their close friendship and recalling how Musa’ab once hosted him in the Netherlands.
Journalist Abdul Basit Al-Shuja’ also praised Musa’ab’s remarkable skills in photography and directing, confirming that Musa’ab was martyred while documenting events alongside his brother Suhaib.
Khaled Al-Alwani commented: “Heroism has its men, and martyrdom its lovers,” offering heartfelt condolences to the Al-Huttami family. Meanwhile, Khalil Al-Muliki highlighted Musa’ab’s great talent, noting that he had been a creative force since his school days, earning awards at international festivals.
This tragedy stands as a harsh reminder of the dire humanitarian conditions Yemen endures, especially for journalists who risk — and often lose — their lives to reveal the truth.
Musa’ab Al-Huttami’s martyrdom represents a significant loss to Yemeni journalism and documentary art, and it reflects the ongoing suffering faced by Yemeni families amid relentless conflict.
