The leaked documents also refer to Qatar’s mediation in releasing a large number of Houthi detainees in Saleh’s prisons.

:: Evidence has emerged pointing out that Qatar has been involved in attempting to spark war in the southern borders of Saudi Arabia, the pan-Arab Asharq al-Awsat newspaper reported.

The newspaper referred to a conspiracy which Qatar, Iran, Hezbollah militias and Houthi militias have taken part in. This information is according to leaked documents belonging to the intelligence archives of ousted Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh.

The documents hold information regarding Qatar’s relationship with the Houthi militias starting from 2000 to 2013. They shed light on what went on in Yemen’s Saada, including Qatar, Iran and Hezbollah intrusions, and Doha’s financial support for the Houthis which were said to be put towards developments in Saada.

The leaked documents also refer to Qatar’s mediation in releasing a large number of Houthi detainees in Saleh’s prisons.

Yemeni politician Mohammed al-Walas claims he is in possession of those documents. Quoting Walas, the Asharq al-Awsat article noted that Qatar has been supporting the Houthis in secret four years before the wars in Saada began.

The initial support was then solidified financially. It is estimated that Qatar has supplied $100,000 worth of finances which was given to Houthi leader Yahya Qasim Awada.