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Yemen’s Sana’a authorities review tougher drug-law proposals

Justice and Interior Ministry officials in Sana’a reviewed a draft amendment to the 1993 drug law and its explanatory memorandum.[1] The acting justice minister called for deterrent penalties and clearer procedures, while the Interior Ministry described practical obstacles facing investigators.[1] The ministry said further legal procedures and submission of the draft were still ahead.[1]

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References

  1. Sana’a Justice and Human Rights Ministry — review of a draft amendment to the 1993 drug law, 17 December 2025Ministry account of Ibrahim al-Shami’s meeting with Interior Ministry deputy Muhammad Abd al-Azim al-Hakim; draft amendment, deterrent penalties and further procedures.

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