Sadiq al-Ahmar

Sheikh Sadiq bin Abdullah bin Hussein bin Nasser al-Ahmar (; 6 October 1956 – 6 January 2023) was a Yemeni politician and leader of the Hashid tribal federation. He succeeded his father Abdullah ibn Husayn al-Ahmar in these positions after Abdullah's death in 2007. He is best known for his role in the 2011 Yemeni uprising, in which fighters under his command attacked and seized government facilities in the Battle of Sana'a.

Early life Sadiq al-Ahmar was born on 6 October 1956, in the village of al-Khamri, located in the 'Amran Governorate of Yemen. His family moved to Sana'a after the establishment of North Yemen.

2011 Yemeni uprising In February 2011, he stepped down from his position in the Yemeni General People's Congress in solidarity with the growing popular protest movement in Yemen. On 26 May, Saleh issued warrants for the arrest of Sadiq and the nine other al-Ahmar brothers, charging them with treason.

Death Al-Ahmar died of cancer in Jordan, on 6 January 2023, at the age of 66.