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The Taiz Human Rights Center condemns Houthi shelling targeting civilians at the Hangar checkpoint west of Taiz.

Houthi Shelling Targets Civilians in Taiz

The Taiz Human Rights Center (THRC) condemned the Houthi militias for targeting civilians today, Monday, at the Al-Hangar checkpoint on the western entrance of Taiz city. The attack involved artillery shelling, resulting in the death of one civilian and injuries to six others.

Details of the Incident

The center reported that the shelling occurred at 5 PM. The monitoring team documented the death of Abdul Jabbar Hael Said, a 21-year-old man. The following individuals sustained injuries:

  • Mufeed Abdul Majid (25 years old)
  • Afaf Nasr Ahmed Ali (28 years old)
  • Mona Ali Saif (55 years old)
  • Abdul Aziz Amin Ali (26 years old)
  • Fayez Said Mohammed (44 years old)
  • Nada Idris Ma’mar (28 years old)

Responsibility and Call for Action

The THRC held the Houthi militias fully responsible for the incident. The center emphasized that targeting civilians constitutes a serious violation of international humanitarian law. It urged the international community and human rights organizations to condemn these violations and take action to protect civilians and hold the perpetrators accountable.

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