HRITC: Taiz siege is Houthis's most notorious crime

Al-Eryani: Iran and Its Militias Undermine Arab Stability

The Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Moammar al-Eryani has said some parties are promoting the so-called "preservation of balance" as a cover to defend the Iranian regime and justify its continued presence and armed arms in several Arab countries.

Gaza Death Toll Rises to 55,297 Amid Ongoing Israeli Aggression

The death toll from the Israeli genocidal war on the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, has risen to 55,297, with 128,426 injured, the Ministry of Health in afflicted Palestinian enclave said. The majority of the victims are women and children.

U.S. President plans to increase tariffs on steel, aluminum imports

U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed his intention to increase tariffs on foreign imports of steel and aluminum from 25% to 50%, which will increase pressure on steel producers worldwide and threaten to escalate his trade war.

Portugal Wins UEFA Nations League Title

Portugal claimed its second UEFA Nations League title after defeating Spain 5-3 in a penalty shootout, following a 2-2 draw after extra time. The match, held in Munich, Germany, saw both teams create scoring opportunities, but it was Portugal's precision in the penalty shootout that ultimately secured the victory.

Last Update: ، 2025/06/20 Time 05:06:19
Latest News:

Foreign Minister Arrives in Istanbul for participation of OIC's session

Tariq Saleh discusses health situation in Western Coast with MSF delegation

Prime Minister Directs Government Agencies to Launch Field Survey for Social Support Program

Local Admin Minister Discusses Experience Exchange Program with Egypt

Yemen Participates in Regional Workshop on Criminal Asset Forfeiture in Morocco

HRITC: Taiz siege is Houthis's most notorious crime

[01/05/2018 03:23]

TAIZ-SABA
The Human Rights Information and Training Center said that Houthis' strangling siege around the province of Taiz is the most notorious in the record of the rebel militia's war crimes.

In a report issued on Tuesday, the HRITC said that this week the blockade has passed its 1100-day mark.
"Taiz is seeing the highest toll of casualties among civilians as a result of the Houthi deliberate shelling and of seizing the humanitarian supplies, food and medicines, bound for the city's civilians."

"The HRITC's fact gatherers," the report says, "documented, from 21 March 2015 to 31 March 2018, the death of 3021 civilians including 680 children and 371 women. (It also documented) the injury of 15956 civilians including 1655 children and 2449 women."

The report said that "tens of thousands of landmines planted by the militia claimed the lives of 714 civilians including 32 children and 14 women, and maimed 1132 civilians including 38 children and 17 women" in that period.

The HRITC also documented 197 abductions, 167 forcible disappearance, 792 arbitrary deteions, 87 torturers many of which led to death, permanent disabilities, loss of mind or severe traumas. A total of 2861 families were forced into displacement, according to the report.

Violations against public properties reached 452, while violations against private properties reached 1868. Those violations included detonation of buildings by (by dynamite or other explosives in their corners.)