Barran Press
Ali Al-Fatemi, deputy governor of Marib Governorate, has accused the internationally designated terrorist group, the Houthis, of interpreting the international community's silence on their crimes as a green light to escalate their abuses against Yemenis.
Speaking at a workshop in Marib on transitional justice in Yemen, Al-Fatemi highlighted transitional justice as a key component of the Gulf initiative and a significant outcome of the comprehensive national dialogue. He called for promoting a culture of transitional justice to ensure a secure and stable future for Yemen.
Al-Fatemi pointed to the widespread human rights abuses perpetrated by the Houthis, noting the UN and international community's silence as a factor encouraging the group to escalate their actions, including targeting UN and international organization staff and threatening regional security in the Red Sea.
The workshop, according to the official news agency, emphasized the importance of providing justice and compensation to victims, amplifying their voices, and involving them in shaping transitional justice mechanisms. It also stressed the need to hold perpetrators accountable.
Organized by the Himaya Organization for Civil Orientation in coordination with the Yemeni Network of Victims' Associations, the workshop recommended improving legislation to protect victims and prevent future abuses. The event brought together 35 participants from civil society organizations, human rights activists, media professionals, and political party representatives to raise awareness about transitional justice and its role in achieving lasting peace in Yemen.