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Joint Statement of NGOs on European assistance to the US lethal drone programme

Over the course of the past decade, NGOs, UN experts and the media have documented how potentially unlawful US drone strikes outside of armed conflict caused significant loss of life, in some cases violating the right to life and amounting to extrajudicial executions. US drone strikes have caused a significant number of civilian casualties, and in some instances appear to have violated international law, with some attacks amounting to possible war crimes.

2018-12-18T10:25:26+03:00

Criminal complaint against RWM Italia S.p.A. and Italian Arms Export Authority

“Despite the reported violations in Yemen, Italy continues to export arms to members of the Saudi-led military coalition. This is contrary to Italian law 185/1990, which prohibits arms exports to countries engaged in armed conflict.

2018-12-18T10:25:26+03:00

Houthi Authorities Must Rescind Haydara’s Death Sentence and Immediately Release Him

Unjust sentences issued based on the mood of the authorities in force and according to trials that lack the minimum standards and principles of a fair trial, are merely a tool for suppression and persecution. Ansar Allah should stop using this tool.

2018-12-18T10:25:27+03:00

Saudi-led Coalition’s Closure of Ports Cuts the Remaining Life Artery

The Saudi-led coalition decided to “temporarily block all Yemeni air, sea and land ports ” This move shows no concern either to the fading life inside the country. They must remember that Yemen is not chessboard. It is a country inhabited by millions of innocent lives.

2018-12-18T10:25:28+03:00

Establishing Independent International Mechanism of Inquiry is an Urgent Exigency

Mwatana has recommended the countries supporting the Saudi-led Arab Coalition to provide assistance to civilian victims. " The victims are still waiting for serious strides be taken by the Human Rights Council for almost two years".

2018-12-18T10:25:29+03:00

UN: Create International Inquiry into Yemen Abuses

The Saudi-led coalition and Houthi-Saleh forces continue to commit serious violations and abuses of civilians which may amount to war crimes .. The Yemeni government and the Saudi-led coalition supporting it have failed to impartially and transparently investigate alleged abuses by their forces.

2018-12-18T10:25:29+03:00

Civilian Casualties and Effectiveness of U.S. Drone Strikes in Yemen

Alfaqih: strikes that we documented across Yemen, from Sana’a, to Dhamar, to Rada’a highlight the problematic use of U.S. drone strikes and other counterterrorism operations in what—contrary to the U.S. claim that it is in a global conflict against Al Qaeda and ISIS—is better understood as a local, social, and political conflict.. From time to time, some of the people we met would also suggest ways that the U.S. could better protect civilians in Yemen

2018-12-18T10:25:30+03:00
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