Rights Monitoring Center: An elderly man killed by a landmine explosion left by Houthi militia in Al-Bayda.

Houthi Landmine Explosion Claims Life of Elderly Man in Al-Bayda

Incident Overview

On Thursday, the Rights and Development Monitoring Center reported a tragic incident involving the death of 68-year-old Muhammad Ahmad Qasim Al-Mansari. He lost his life on Wednesday evening due to an explosion caused by an anti-personnel landmine planted by Houthi militia in the Dhura area, located east of the Mukayras district in Al-Bayda Governorate.

Details of the Explosion

The explosion severely mutilated Al-Mansari’s body. Local residents faced significant challenges in retrieving him from the site, fearing the presence of additional landmines in the vicinity. This incident highlights the ongoing dangers posed by landmines in civilian areas.

Human Rights Violations

The Rights and Development Monitoring Center condemned this incident as part of a broader pattern of violence perpetrated by the Houthi militia against civilians. The group has been accused of indiscriminately planting landmines in residential areas, roads, and valleys. Such actions represent a blatant violation of international humanitarian law and fundamental human rights principles.

Call to Action

The monitoring center holds the Houthi militia fully accountable for this and similar crimes. It urges the international community, the United Nations, and relevant human rights organizations to take immediate action. They must condemn these atrocities and exert pressure to halt such practices. Furthermore, the center calls for authorities to clear affected areas of landmines and ensure the safety of civilians.

This incident underscores the urgent need for international intervention to protect vulnerable populations from the ongoing threat of landmines in conflict zones.

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