A rights report documents over 6,000 civilian casualties from landmines planted by Houthi terrorist militias.

The Yemeni Network for Rights and Freedoms has reported a staggering toll of civilian casualties due to landmines planted by Houthi militias, which are backed by the Iranian regime. Between January 2017 and January 2025, the network documented the deaths of 2,316 civilians and injuries to 4,115 others, including women and children.

Civilian Casualties and Injuries

In its report, released in conjunction with the International Day for Mine Awareness on April 4, the network highlighted that among the deceased, 387 were children and 412 were women. The report also noted that 738 children and 677 women suffered injuries. Alarmingly, 918 individuals now live with permanent disabilities due to landmines, including 413 cases of amputations and two instances of blindness.

Geographic Impact of Landmines

The report emphasized that anti-personnel and anti-tank mines planted by Houthi militias have caused significant harm across various provinces. A total of 6,431 cases of human and material damage occurred in regions such as Marib, Al-Bayda, Al-Hudaydah, Lahij, Taiz, Ibb, Sana’a, Abyan, Al-Jawf, Al-Dhale, Amran, Saada, and Hajjah.

Urgent Need for International Attention

The report underscored that Yemen faces one of the most critical humanitarian crises, exacerbated by the widespread use of landmines. These mines represent some of the gravest crimes and violations affecting the present and future of Yemen.

Call for Investigation and Support

The Yemeni Network for Rights and Freedoms urged the United Nations to initiate an urgent and transparent investigation into the excessive use of landmines in Yemen. They called for the UN to fulfill its legal, humanitarian, and ethical responsibilities towards landmine victims. The network emphasized the need for necessary support and assistance to protect these individuals, alleviate their suffering, and improve the lives of those with permanent disabilities and severe injuries. Furthermore, they advocated for enhanced local, regional, and international efforts to locate and clear the numerous landmine fields that remain largely uncharted across Yemen.

Conclusion

The ongoing crisis in Yemen, fueled by the devastating impact of landmines, demands immediate global attention and action. The international community must respond to this urgent humanitarian issue to protect vulnerable populations and work towards a safer future for Yemen.

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