The National Investigation Committee holds direct hearings with victims of torture.

National Commission Holds Hearings on Torture Victims

The National Commission for Investigating Allegations of Human Rights Violations conducted individual and group hearings today. These sessions focused on victims who suffered torture and mistreatment in detention centers and prisons operated by the Iranian-backed Houthi militia.

Victims Share Their Painful Experiences

During the hearings, led by Commission members Judge Nasser Al-Awdhali and Judge Ishraq Al-Maqtari, victims recounted their harrowing experiences. They described physical and psychological torture, which included the use of various punishment tools such as electric wires, wooden sticks, electrocution, suspension, and strangulation. Additionally, they faced threats, intimidation, and solitary confinement in illegal detention conditions that violated both national and international standards.

Patterns of Torture and Calls for Justice

Victims highlighted the patterns of torture they endured during prolonged periods of detention in various prisons. In some cases, this brutal treatment resulted in death due to severe torture and lack of medical care. Most participants demanded their right to justice, compensation, and restoration, as guaranteed by national laws and international human rights treaties.

Ongoing Investigations and Urgent Calls for Action

The National Commission reaffirmed its commitment to continue direct investigations into these grave violations, which have escalated during the armed conflict in Yemen. The Commission emphasized the urgent need to halt all forms of torture and cruel or degrading treatment against detainees, the forcibly disappeared, and all victims of the conflict.

Judicial Accountability and Support for Victims

The Commission urged the judiciary to fulfill its role in holding perpetrators accountable and ensuring they do not escape punishment. It also stressed the importance of supporting recovery programs, including psychological, social, health, and economic rehabilitation for victims and their families. This support should come from government entities, international organizations, and the global community.

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