Justice Organization Reports Over 8,800 Violations by Houthi Militias in Al-Jawf
In a recent event to unveil its annual report, the Justice Organization for Rights and Development revealed that it documented more than 8,800 violations committed by Houthi militias in Al-Jawf Governorate during the past year.
Overview of Violations
The report, titled “Human Rights Situation in Al-Jawf,” details 8,860 violations, including murder, assaults, kidnappings, and the looting of both public and private property.
Breakdown of Violent Incidents
The documented incidents include 24 murders, which involved 11 men, 11 children, and two women. These fatalities resulted from direct killings and landmines. Additionally, the report recorded 36 injuries affecting 15 children, 13 men, and eight women due to gunfire, landmines, and vehicular accidents.
Kidnappings and Child Rights Violations
The report highlights 24 cases of kidnapping, enforced disappearances, and torture within militia-run prisons. Alarmingly, it also notes a significant rise in violations against children, totaling 1,509 cases. This figure includes the recruitment of 300 minors below the legal age and the use of 709 others in military training and operations.
Attacks on Educational Institutions
Furthermore, the report documented the invasion and looting of 129 public and educational facilities, along with 35 private properties, including homes, farms, and shops. Concurrently, the militias executed 512 sectarian activities aimed at erasing national identity. They pressured employees and students to participate in these events under threat, while also denying them humanitarian aid.
Displacement Due to Houthi Actions
The report indicates that Houthi practices and violations have forced 6,589 individuals into displacement.
Official Statement from Justice Organization
Salah Thiba, the head of the Justice Organization for Rights and Development, emphasized that the report captures the full extent of violations faced by citizens in Al-Jawf. These include direct killings, landmines, extortion, enforced disappearances, and forced displacement. He noted that the organization relied on victim testimonies and field verification, making the report a legally credible document.
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