A Yemeni national arrested over alleged attempts to join a Middle East terrorist group has been released on bail to live under house arrest at a Toronto mosque, court documents show. Husam Taha Ali Al-Sewaiee, 32, must remain at a North York mosque under 24-hour supervision, according to an Ontario judge’s order obtained by Global News. Al-Sewaiee is barred from leaving the mosque unless accompanied, must wear an ankle monitor, stay 300 metres from airports or borders, and surrender his passport. .Al-Sewaiee was first arrested by Peel Regional Police in Mississauga on April 15 for allegedly uttering threats. Four days later, RCMP officers arrested him again, accusing him of trying to leave Canada to join an unspecified terrorist organization. The terrorist organization was an Iranian-backed group. Yemen’s Houthi rebels, linked to Iran, have drawn global scrutiny for attacking shipping routes. .No terrorism charges have been filed. Prosecutors are seeking a terrorism peace bond to restrict Al-Sewaiee’s activities for up to a year, citing public safety. A $1,000 bond for his release was posted by someone connected to the mosque, though their relationship remains unclear. Al-Sewaiee, who uses an Arabic interpreter in court, has attended pro-Gaza protests in Toronto, according to his social media. .His home address is in Kitchener, ON, and belongs to a homeowner who described him as having “mental issues.” Bail terms ban Al-Sewaiee from possessing weapons or internet-capable devices. Violations could result in immediate arrest. The RCMP did not name the terror group involved. Al-Sewaiee’s next court date has not been announced.
