A broad coalition of Yemeni civil society organizations (CSOs) including J4YP coalition has issued an urgent statement calling for immediate international intervention to address the escalating human rights violations perpetrated by the Houthi group. The statement highlights the alarming deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Yemen, with particular emphasis on the targeted abuses against women and children by the Houthi forces.
The CSOs’ statement outlines several critical concerns:
- Widespread Violations: The Houthis have been systematically committing severe violations of international humanitarian law, including arbitrary detentions, forced disappearances, and torture.
- Targeted Attacks on Women and Children: The statement brings attention to the increasing incidents of harassment, intimidation, and violence directed at women and children by the Houthi group.
- Suppression of Freedoms: The Houthi regime has severely curtailed freedoms of expression, assembly, and the press, creating an environment of fear and repression in the regions under their control.
- Call for Accountability: The coalition of CSOs is urging the international community, particularly the United Nations and human rights organizations, to hold the Houthi leadership accountable for their actions. The statement stresses the need for stronger sanctions and legal actions to protect the Yemeni population and prevent further violations.
In their statement, the CSOs implore global leaders to recognize the severity of the crisis in Yemen and to act swiftly to prevent further deterioration of human rights. They also call for increased support for Yemeni victims and survivors, and for concerted efforts to bring justice to those suffering under Houthi oppression.
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