Mohammed Al-Homaidi

“I don’t have any savings, and our food at home is running out. How can I provide basic needs for my family?”

Mohammed Al-Homaidi · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21

Mohammed Al-Homaidi discusses running out of savings and food after the port closure.

“It was around 12:30pm when the explosions [were heard] at the seaport, which was full of workers at the time. I couldn’t understand what was happening, and we couldn’t flee because the explosions were continuous,”

Mohammed Al-Homaidi · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21

Mohammed Al-Homaidi describes the Houthi attack on the al-Makha port on August 9.

“I am happy that we are safe at home today, but we are jobless now because we rely on daily wages,”

Mohammed Al-Homaidi · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21

Mohammed Al-Homaidi expresses concern about losing his livelihood following the port's closure.

“After about an hour and a half, I ran outside the port and didn’t stop until I reached home.”

Mohammed Al-Homaidi · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21

Mohammed Al-Homaidi recounts escaping the al-Makha port during the bombardment.