Enforced Disappearance and Arbitrary Detention in Yemen (2014 – 2023)

This blog post was published by Musaala Organization for Human Rights as part of its ongoing work documenting enforced disappearance and unlawful detention in Yemen. The post provides a brief overview of the legal frameworks around enforced disappearance and arbitrary detention in Yemen, including both international and domestic law, explores some of the trends and patterns of enforced disappearance and arbitrary detention in Yemen from 2014 to 2023, and ends with recommendations for the international community, Yemeni government, and civil society interested in countering the destructive and illegal practice.

An Arabic copy can be found at:

Popular Posts

YCMHRV and Government Partners Hold Second Coordination Meeting to Strengthen Child Protection in Yemen

YCMHRV and Government Partners Hold Second Coordination Meeting to Strengthen Child Protection in Yemen

Aden – October 15, 2025 The Yemeni Coalition for Monitoring Human Rights Violations (YCMHRV) held its second coordination meeting with…
The Hell Truck: The Taiz Inferno, Ten Years On

The Hell Truck: The Taiz Inferno, Ten Years On

| Ten years ago, in May 2015, a fuel truck loaded with gasoline changed its route to avoid intense clashes…
Case Study: Early Successes with Restorative Justice Pilots in Taiz 

Case Study: Early Successes with Restorative Justice Pilots in Taiz 

1. Overview of the SPARK Program  In July 2025, the SPARK team, composed of DT Institute and its local partners,…