Taiz:The Entisaf Organization for the Protection of Women's and Children's Rights has condemned a recent airstrike by Saudi forces that targeted civilian homes in the Al-Barh area of Maqbanah District, Taiz Governorate. The attack resulted in numerous casualties, including both fatalities and injuries among civilians.
According to Yemen News Agency, the organization reported that the shelling specifically targeted the homes of citizens Ibrahim Saeed Mohammed Ahmed Al-Quz and Al-Ra'bi Saeed Mohammed Ahmed Al-Quz. An initial assessment indicates that 12 civilians were killed and three others sustained serious injuries, with the majority of the victims being women and children.
The organization declared that the assault on residential neighborhoods and inhabited homes is a blatant violation of international humanitarian law and human rights law. It described the attack as a war crime requiring accountability and legal action. Emphasizing the severity of the incident, the organization labeled the massacre a crime against humanity, holding the Saudi forces legally and criminally responsible for the consequences. It highlighted the ongoing targeting of civilians as a dangerous escalation, particularly against vulnerable groups such as women and children.
The Entisaf Organization called on the United Nations, the Security Council, and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights to urgently intervene to halt these violations against civilians and fulfill their responsibilities in ensuring their protection. Additionally, the organization urged international human rights groups to condemn the massacre and all related crimes, and to work towards bringing those responsible to justice.
The organization reaffirmed its commitment to documenting violations and crimes against the Yemeni population and to amplify the victims' voices in international human rights and humanitarian platforms.
