Barran Press
A human rights report released on Monday, August 26th, 2024, documented over 12,557 violations committed by the Houthi group, designated as a terrorist organization by several countries, in Al-Bayda governorate (central Yemen) over the past decade.
The report, published by the Monitoring Center for Rights and Development, covering the period from January 2015 to July 2024, stated that it documented and verified 693 civilian deaths, 713 injuries including women and children, 2,950 arrests and kidnappings, and 421 cases of threats, abuse, and restrictions on movement, according to the official Yemeni news agency Saba.
The report, titled "A Life of Oppression," also documented over 6,516 cases of displacement and forced migration, over 1,280 cases of violations against private and public property, and the flight of over 6,516 individuals from the fighting. It highlighted that 484,423 people, representing 58% of the governorate's population, are in dire need of humanitarian assistance and protection.
The report stated that the Houthis continue to commit grave violations against civilians, infrastructure, and public and private property, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. It noted that thousands of civilians face threats to their safety and basic rights.
The report also addressed the horrific crime committed by the Houthis in the city of Rada'a on March 19th, 2024, where a house was blown up, causing the collapse of five neighboring houses and resulting in civilian casualties. The report called for an end to indiscriminate attacks, shelling, and the planting of mines and explosives. It demanded investigations, accountability, and punishment for those responsible for killings, injuries, and attacks on property. The report also urged immediate international action to protect civilians.