Hodeida:The leadership of the Local Authority and the National Human Rights Authority office in Hodeida governorate have expressed strong condemnation of Saudi airstrikes that have been targeting residential neighborhoods and civilian facilities across the governorate. The most recent attack on Al-Eisi Residential City resulted in the death of a woman, injuries to her two daughters, and the destruction of seven homes.
According to Yemen News Agency, the Local Authority and the Human Rights branch, in a joint statement, affirmed that the renewed bombardments of populated neighborhoods and civilian homes in Al-Tuhayta District, the Spinning and Weaving Factory in Zabid, and Hodeida International Airport reflect the moral degradation and military bankruptcy of the Saudi aggression. The statement highlights the systematic determination to shed civilian blood and destroy the Yemeni people's capabilities and infrastructure.
The statement further describes the targeting and destruction of inhabited homes in Al-Eisi City as a full-fledged war crime, adding to what they term as the enemy's black record. It emphasizes that such attacks expose malicious attempts to terrorize peaceful civilians, compounding the humanitarian toll.
The joint statement holds the Saudi regime fully responsible, both criminally and legally, for these horrific crimes against women and children. It stresses that such violations are not subject to a statute of limitations and will be met with greater cohesion and steadfastness in the face of arrogance and aggression.
Furthermore, the governorate's leadership and the Human Rights Office criticized the silence of the United Nations and international complicity concerning the daily war crimes against the residents of Hodeida and the Yemeni people at large. They warn that this silence provides cover that emboldens the perpetrator to continue its attacks with impunity.
In conclusion, both bodies called upon all human rights organizations and free people worldwide to condemn these ongoing crimes and violations against civilians.
