A protest in Berlin calls on the international community to lift the siege on Taiz and designate Houthi militias as a terrorist organization.
- They also urged an end to the bombardment of residential areas.
- Additionally, they emphasized the need to support relief efforts, remove landmines, and reject any arrangements that would entrench the authority of armed groups outside the framework of the state.
- It condemned the crimes, violations, and humanitarian suffering inflicted upon the nation, demanding accountability for the perpetrators and justice for the victims.
- Solidarity with Taiz Participants in the protest expressed solidarity with the Yemeni people, particularly those in Taiz, who face ongoing blockade, bombardment, and assaults.
Protests in Berlin Demand Action Against Houthi Blockade
A protest organized by members of the Yemeni community in Berlin called on the German government, the European Union, the United Nations, and the international community to exert effective pressure on the Iranian-backed Houthi militia. The protesters demanded the lifting of the blockade on the city of Taiz, the opening of all roads, and the assurance of freedom of movement for citizens, as well as access to food, water, medicine, and fuel. They also urged an end to the bombardment of residential areas.
Support for Taiz Residents
The protest praised the sacrifices and resilience of the people of Taiz in their struggle against the Houthi blockade and assaults, defending the republic and human dignity.
Calls for Protection and Accountability
Demonstrators called for an end to the missile and drone attacks launched by the Houthi militia on several provinces. They demanded protection for civilians and public facilities, legal actions to classify the militia as a terrorist organization, and accountability for those responsible for its crimes. Additionally, they emphasized the need to support relief efforts, remove landmines, and reject any arrangements that would entrench the authority of armed groups outside the framework of the state.
International Navigation Security
The protesters urged effective measures to protect international navigation in the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. They called for action against threats to regional security, trade routes, and energy supplies, emphasizing the need to uphold Yemen’s sovereignty and the interests of its people.
Accountability for Houthi Actions
The statement from the protest held the Iranian-backed Houthi militia politically, morally, and legally responsible for its coup against the state and the war it waged against Yemenis. It condemned the crimes, violations, and humanitarian suffering inflicted upon the nation, demanding accountability for the perpetrators and justice for the victims. The protesters called for the immediate release of the kidnapped and forcibly disappeared individuals and an end to assaults on civilians and civilian facilities.
Unity Among Yemenis
The statement urged Yemenis both inside and outside the country to maintain national unity and adhere to the principles of the revolutions of September 26 and October 14, as well as the outcomes of the comprehensive national dialogue. It emphasized the values of the republic and equal citizenship.
Solidarity with Taiz
Participants in the protest expressed solidarity with the Yemeni people, particularly those in Taiz, who face ongoing blockade, bombardment, and assaults. They affirmed that Yemen is a republic and will remain so, rejecting any return to imamate rule or the transformation of their homeland into a sphere of Iranian influence.
The participants honored the resilience and sacrifices of the people of Taiz in their battle to restore the state, paying tribute to the martyrs, wishing for the recovery of the wounded, freedom for the captives, and support for the displaced and affected individuals.
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