Sanaa:The Yemeni Center for Human Rights has issued a strong condemnation of what it describes as horrific crimes and grave violations committed by the Saudi regime against civilians and civilian infrastructure. This comes amid an increase in airstrikes, artillery shelling, and missile attacks on several provinces.
According to Yemen News Agency, the center's statement highlights the Saudi attacks as clear aggression and a violation of international conventions and humanitarian law. Since the escalation began on September 3, there have been 2,323 airstrikes and missile attacks, targeting infrastructure, homes, markets, roads, and telecommunications networks. The attacks are described as systematic collective punishment on Yemen.
The recent escalation has resulted in 427 civilian casualties across 13 provinces, including 118 people killed and 309 injured, most of whom are women and children. The attacks have reportedly targeted densely populated residential neighborhoods, such as Al-Zumur Market in the capital, Sanaa.
The statement detailed specific incidents, including the October 13 and 14 attacks that resulted in 48 civilian casualties, including African migrants, due to airstrikes, missile attacks, and gunfire along the border. An attack on the Yemen Petroleum Company in Ras Issa resulted in two deaths and two injuries, while an explosive remnant from previous conflicts killed three civilians in Hays District.
In Taiz province, Saudi warplanes allegedly targeted Al-Zahra Girls' School and a health center in Al-Qahaf area of Jabal Habashi district, resulting in 20 civilian casualties. Additional airstrikes in Al-Shamayatayn and Jabal Habashi districts caused further injuries and fatalities.
Artillery shelling by Saudi-backed forces reportedly killed one civilian and injured another in Hayfan District, while attacks in Saada province included artillery and gunfire, resulting in several civilian and African migrant casualties.
The Yemeni Center for Human Rights accuses Saudi actions of constituting war crimes and crimes against humanity, holding the Saudi government accountable. The center criticized the silence of the international community and UN agencies, urging them to protect civilians and ensure impartiality in humanitarian efforts. It emphasized the Yemeni people's entitlement to rights under international laws and conventions and vowed to continue documenting violations for future justice pursuits.
