A civilian was killed by Houthi gunfire in Taiz, marking a new violation against civilians in the region.

Citizen Killed by Houthi Gunfire in Taiz: A New Violation Against Civilians

A citizen was shot and killed today, Saturday, by a gunman affiliated with the Houthi militia in Taiz, located in southwestern Yemen. This incident adds to the growing list of violations committed by the militia against civilians in a region that has suffered significantly from sniper attacks and direct targeting.

Incident Details in Taiz

The Ministry of Interior’s security media reported that the victim, identified as A.M.A.S., a 26-year-old male, sustained a gunshot wound while in the village of Saribt in the Sabir Al-Mawadim district. He died instantly from his injuries. Authorities transported his body to the hospital’s morgue to complete legal procedures and document the incident according to established protocols.

Rising Houthi Violations Against Civilians

The Ministry of Interior emphasized that this crime falls within the increasing record of Houthi violations against civilians. The militia continues to use firearms to impose taxes and extort money, targeting citizens at checkpoints and in residential areas. Taiz, which ranks as one of the most affected provinces, experiences a surge in Houthi sniper crimes.

Alarming Statistics on Sniper Crimes

The Yemeni Women’s Empowerment Foundation (YWEF) documented that, as of early April, 3,530 civilians have either been killed or injured by Houthi snipers over the past decade. Among the victims, the report recorded 2,730 fatalities and over 800 injuries, with the majority being women and children, from 2015 to 2025.

Systematic Targeting of Civilian Life

The foundation indicates that these crimes have evolved from isolated incidents into a systematic pattern of direct targeting of civilian life across several provinces, including Taiz. The militia employs sniper tactics and intimidation to subjugate the population and assert control through violence, exacerbating the suffering of citizens and turning their daily lives into a perilous environment.

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This report highlights the urgent need for international attention and action to protect civilians in Yemen from ongoing violence and human rights violations.

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