Alsahwa Net-The Houthis militants imposed illegal taxes on merchants and commercial shops in Ibb province, central Yemen.

Well informed sources said that the Houthis continue intimidating businesses and citizens using the pretext of collecting money for the celebration of Prophet Mohammed’s birthday.

The Houthis shut down shops and imprison staff when owners refuse to pay the money.

The sources said that the Houthis force every running business including restaurants and commercial shops in Ibb to raise green flags and install green lights on streets.

The Houthis impose the same the procedures in all areas of their control amidst collapsing public service, acute fuel shortage and decreasing value of the national currency.