Sanaa:The National Human Rights Authority has strongly condemned what it described as a horrific massacre committed by Saudi aircraft against civilians in the Al-Shariya village of Bani Hushaysh District, located in the Sanaa Governorate. The attack reportedly targeted and destroyed six homes, resulting in substantial civilian casualties.
According to Yemen News Agency, the Authority's statement criticized the Saudi forces for targeting inhabited homes, which led to the deaths of 22 people and injuries to 30 others, including women and children. The statement further accused the Saudi forces of returning to attack paramedics and civilians attempting to aid the victims, labeling it a "double crime."
The Authority described these actions as constituting war crimes and crimes against humanity, citing violations of the Geneva Conventions and the Rome Statute. It highlighted that targeting paramedics, who were performing their humanitarian duties, represents a second war crime, demonstrating an intent to kill and prevent medical aid.
The statement contextualized this incident within a series of alleged systematic attacks by Saudi forces, including previous assaults on farmers, markets, and infrastructure in various regions, accusing the Saudi regime of pursuing a policy of genocide against the Yemeni people.
The Authority declared that the Saudi regime would be held legally and criminally responsible for these acts, with documented evidence to be used in future international trials. It urged international bodies, including the United Nations and the Human Rights Council, to condemn these actions and address the ongoing violence.
