The Taiz Human Rights Center condemns Houthi shelling targeting civilians at the Hangar checkpoint west of Taiz.
- The Taiz Human Rights Center condemned Houthi shelling targeting civilians at Al-Hangar checkpoint.
- One civilian was killed, and six others were injured in the attack.
- The shelling occurred at 5 PM, affecting travelers at the checkpoint.
- THRC called for international action to protect civilians and hold perpetrators accountable.
Houthi Militias Target Civilians in Taiz, Causing Casualties
The Taiz Human Rights Center (THRC) condemned the Houthi militias for targeting civilians today, Monday, at the Al-Hangar checkpoint on the western entrance of Taiz city. The attack involved artillery shelling, resulting in the death of one civilian and injuring six others among travelers.
Details of the Attack
The center reported that the shelling occurred at 5 PM. The monitoring team documented the death of 21-year-old Abduljabbar Hael Said and the injuries of the following individuals:
- 25-year-old Mufeed Abdulmajid
- 28-year-old Afaf Nasr Ahmed Ali
- 55-year-old Mona Ali Saif
- 26-year-old Abdulaziz Amin Ali
- 44-year-old Fayez Said Mohammed
- 28-year-old Nada Idris Ma’mar
Responsibility and Call for Action
The THRC held the Houthi militias fully responsible for the incident. The center emphasized that targeting civilians constitutes a serious violation of international humanitarian law. It urged the international community and human rights organizations to condemn these violations and take action to protect civilians and hold the perpetrators accountable.
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