Mwatana Launches Research Paper on the Civilian Impact of U.S. Airstrikes in Yemen
Mwatana Launches Interactive Map of Enforced Disappearances in Yemen to Remember Victims and Support Their Families
“Governments that continue to conclude arms deals with coalition member states are legally and morally implicated in the violations occurring in our country, some of which amount to war crimes,” says Radhya al-Mutawakel, chairperson of Mwatana for Human Rights.
In 2019, various parts of Yemen witnessed escalating violence, with attacks causing significant loss of life and widespread damage to vital infrastructure. Once again, Mwatana documented serious violations of international humanitarian law and grave human rights abuses
Ansar Allah (Houthis) should immediately release those who remain in detention and disappeared since 2015, vacate death sentences, and ensure accountability.
The overwhelming cloud of impunity surrounding the Yemen conflict endangers civilians, normalizes war crimes and ultimately facilitates warring party abuse.
States should help pave the way towards credible accountability and redress for the people of Yemen by renewing and strengthening international investigations into war crimes, other serious violations of international humanitarian law.
The parties to the conflict should respect international humanitarian law, perpetrators should be held accountable and appropriate redress should be provided to victims.
Report on Abuses and Attacks on Yemen’s Schools 2015-2019
Yemeni authorities must take swift action to protect economic, social, and cultural rights, and to end violations in the face of the country’s dire humanitarian situation.
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