“Dynamics of Repression and Challenges”
Mwatana reiterated its call for establishing an international criminally-focused investigation mechanism to investigate human rights violations in Yemen, including the violation that affected the civic space organization...
Italian-made bombs in deadly airstrike in Yemen:
“The fact that an investigation into a case of manslaughter has not been opened, while thousands of war crimes have been committed against the people in Yemen, is shocking,” says Radhya Al-Mutawakel...
International Community Should Seek Saudi Arabia’s Commitment to Deliver Accountability for Apparent War Crimes in Yemen, NGOs Say
“The international community must use Saudi Arabia’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process to champion accountability for serious abuses linked to its conduct in Yemen, particularly in the absence of other credible independent international mechanisms,” said Radhya al-Mutawakel, chairperson of Mwatana..
Struggle for Justice, Mwatana and Ceasefire release a new report
Both organizations call on States to immediately prioritize the pursuit of justice in Yemen by urgently establishing an independent international criminally-focused investigative mechanism for Yemen..
US looking at new international body to record rights abuses in Yemen
Faqih said the administration’s proposed plan to “replace” the independent UN body that had been investigating possible war crimes was deeply flawed..
The Urgency of Reparations for Civilians in Yemen
Since 2016, the Saudi and U.A.E.-led Coalition, as well as the internationally-recognized government of Yemen, have promised to provide monetary assistance to civilian victims of a tiny fraction of their airstrikes..
On the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
Over more than seven years of war in Yemen, even though the warring parties represent multiple, different authorities, they share the same unlawful behaviors, including torturing detainees and subjecting them to cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment.
Turning a Deadly Blind Eye
the Government has a moral obligation not to look away. Boris Johnson, in particular, has a moral obligation not to. He, and his Government, have repeatedly made a choice to continue arming Saudi Arabia, with the most terrible consequences for the people of Yemen.
SUBMISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW OF SAUDI ARABIA
Mwatana Organization for Human Rights (Mwatana) and the Columbia Law School Smith Family Human Rights Clinic (Clinic) jointly submit this report to inform the examination of Saudi Arabia during its Universal Periodic Review...
THE STRUGGLE FOR JUSTICE
little to no efforts have been made by the parties to the conflict to hold accountable those responsible for past and ongoing atrocities, many of which may constitute international crimes..
Not a single body in one piece
How civilian harm from explosive weapons in Yemen calls for immediate action. This report documents ten incidents of harm resulting from attacks by the Saudi and United Arab Emirates led Coalition and the Ansar Allah armed group (Houthis).
A Country Falling Apart
The incidents and patterns of violations of international humanitarian and human rights law included in this report ..
Detainees should not be used as bargaining chips in negotiations
The Human Rights Forum held its third discussion session on Zoom, focusing on the situation of arbitrarily detained and forcibly disappeared individuals, especially during the month of Ramadan and the worsening economic and psychological conditions for thousands of families...
Mwatana and Ceasefire release a new report on accountability in Yemen
Al-Faqih stated, "The conflicting parties in Yemen bear a shameful human rights record, characterized by their involvement in war crimes and crimes against humanity. They have been responsible for the killing and assault of civilians, enforced disappearances, torture, recruitment of children, destruction of infrastructure, occupation of schools and hospitals, and the curtailment of rights and freedoms."...
In the first session of the Human Rights Communication Forum
Al-Mutawakel said that the reality of human rights situation in Yemen is a reality of war. She added “Yemen is going through a war for eight years. The whole state is in semi-collapse with various armed groups controlling it from Sa’ada to Socotra..
In its annual brief on the human rights situation in Yemen,
On 5 January 2023, Mwatana released its annual press briefing on the human rights situation in Yemen entitled “A Dark Year Despite the Truce”, which included a summary of the patterns of common violations committed in 2022 and the conflicting parties’ share of these violations..
Eid Mubarak to all civilians
we extend our heartfelt wishes to the resilient civilians, both men and women, who persistently strive day and night, guiding their path towards enlightenment. They are the true builders amidst ruins, the creators amidst the destruction, the healers amidst affliction, and the artisans amidst idleness. Wishing you a joyous Eid and many more joyous occasions to come..
The Lime Worker and the Journey to Torture
"His photo never left my pocket. His mother vowed not to leave her place in their house in Al-Saheel neighborhood, Shibam District, until Sami is returned to her or until her heart surrenders to the sorrow of his disappearance."..
The Essence of Our Homeland in Her Eyes
Aya's story is similar to thousands of stories in which Yemeni girls are transformed into resilient women, who fearlessly defend their loved ones with unwavering determination. She provides an exceptional example of Yemeni women who refuse to succumb for helplessness and instead strive to create a meaningful life..
A Throw-in Between Life and Death
This incident has caused immense pain among the residents, resulting in the loss of two lives, and three injured, and leaving lasting mental scars on the more than twenty children who were present..