Sana'a:The National Human Rights Commission has condemned the recent escalation of attacks by Saudi forces targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure in Yemen. This condemnation was expressed in a statement released by the Commission, highlighting the gravity of the situation in the conflict-stricken country.
According to Yemen News Agency, the Commission voiced its grave concern over what it described as a dangerous increase in attacks by Saudi aggression aircraft. These attacks, which occurred since the morning, have been characterized as systematic and widespread war crimes, with civilians being targeted in their homes, schools, ports, and factories.
The Commission provided specific instances of the attacks, documenting incidents in various regions over the past 24 hours. In Mokha, Taiz Governorate, Saudi aircraft reportedly targeted a private residence, resulting in the death of one civilian and injuries to three others, including women and children. The Commission referred to this as a direct assault on a civilian home.
Additionally, the Commission reported airstrikes on Mokha Port and other areas, as well as in the Dhubab District, which have jeopardized the livelihoods of local fishermen and residents. In Lahj Governorate, an attack on Al-Rawda School was described as a violation of children's right to education, part of a broader pattern that has seen the destruction of over 4,000 educational facilities since the war began.
Further attacks were reported on Mayun Island in the Bab al-Mandab Strait, with the Commission suggesting these were part of an agenda to control Yemeni islands and waterways. In Saada Governorate, civilian casualties were reported due to Saudi gunfire and missile strikes, while in Sana'a Governorate, a cement factory was targeted, reflecting a strategy to damage Yemen's economy and infrastructure.
The Commission asserted that these actions could constitute war crimes under international law and held Saudi forces legally responsible. It also criticized the United Nations and the Security Council for their silence, which it claimed encouraged further violations. The Commission called for international organizations to move beyond statements and take concrete steps towards accountability.
Source Yemen News Agency
