the European Parliament adopted a resolution on the political and humanitarian situation in Yemen by a large majority of 638 votes for, 12 against and 44 abstentions.
the Italian government has taken the historic decision of permanently revoking the existing licenses to export missiles and aerial bombs to Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The suspension of granting new licenses for the same materials to these countries remains in force.
“If Italy is serious about human rights, it should respect them. This case deserves a thorough investigation, and Yemeni victims accountability and redress. Governments like Italy that have sold weapons to Saudi Arabia.” says Radhya al-Mutawakel, chairperson of Mwatana for Human Rights.
“The parties to the conflict in Yemen have done serious harm to the current and future generations in Yemen by attacking, interfering with and fundamentally failing to respect the education ” said Radhya Al-Mutawakel, Chairperson of Mwatana for Human Rights.
The year ended with a horrific attack on Aden International Airport on December 30, 2020, coinciding with the arrival of the new Yemeni government to the city. Dozens of civilians were killed or injured in the attack, including ICRC staff members and journalists. Mwatana is investigating the incident.
In Yemen, airstrikes by the Saudi- and Emirati-led Coalition are responsible for the majority of civilian casualties as well as widespread displacement, starvation, and illness brought about by the destruction of schools, hospitals, markets...
While the parliamentary fact-finding mission on the control of arms exports is about to issue its recommendations, the wake-up call raised by many French, international and Yemeni NGOs must be finally heard
“Governments that continue to conclude arms deals with coalition member states are legally and morally implicated in the violations occurring in our country, some of which amount to war crimes,” says Radhya al-Mutawakel, chairperson of Mwatana for Human Rights.
In 2019, various parts of Yemen witnessed escalating violence, with attacks causing significant loss of life and widespread damage to vital infrastructure. Once again, Mwatana documented serious violations of international humanitarian law and grave human rights abuses
Ansar Allah (Houthis) should immediately release those who remain in detention and disappeared since 2015, vacate death sentences, and ensure accountability.
