Rights organizations condemn the international community’s complicity in the war in Yemen, led by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates and launched on this day four years ago.
The world’s worst humanitarian crisis deserves the world’s attention, and states should increase their focus on Yemen and move effectively to stop the coalition and Houthis from further destruction, and start working seriously to save the lives of millions, Almutawakel said.
The bitterness of the state's fading authority is reflected, and chaos and senseless deaths dominated over the lives of the people. Civilians in Shabwah were subjected to multiple abuses, some of which led to death.
Radhya al-Mutawakel: Yemenis know the US through the weapons that have repeatedly damaged their homes, destroyed their livelihoods, and killed their loved ones in Saudi/UAE-led Coalition attacks. The Senate should immediately withdraw US support to the Coalition military campaign and begin the push towards peace.
America pledged millions in humanitarian aid for Yemen. But if U.S. arms sales to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates continue, American bombs may reach Yemeni civilians before American aid will. Peace in Yemen is possible. But to achieve it, Congress must act.
The Rule of the US and Europe in Civilians Death, Destruction, and Trauma in Yemen. 22 of attacks involved weapons produced in the US, 2 attacks involved weapons produced in the UK, and 3 attacks involved weapons with parts produced in both the US and the UK.
Al-Mutawakel:This report demonstrates a pattern of deadly Coalition attacks involving weapons provided by western states, particularly the United States. The US, UK, and others should immediately halt arms transfers and all other forms of assistance to Coalition forces for use in Yemen.
Mwatana and other NGOs sent a letter to the UN General-Secretary.
What is really sad about the violations in Yemen is that they are preventable. They occur because the parties don’t care. The total lack of accountability, not only to their own but also to the outside world, empowers them to feel as though they can do whatever they want.
Almutawakel: The warring parties continue their violations depending on the absence of accountability and protection of their allies, the European states should stop arms sales to Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
