EU: Two million beneficiaries from Resilience Enhancement Program in eight governorates
The European Union mission in Yemen announced the conclusion of the final phase of the joint program to enhance resilience in rural areas of Yemen, which has benefited more than 2.3 million people in eight governorates.
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.
Saudi Al-Hilal FC Eliminated from FIFA Club World Cup After 2-1 Defeat to Fluminense
Saudi Al-Hilal FC has been eliminated from the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Fluminense FC from Brazil in the quarterfinals. The match was held at the Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida.
User Name: Password:
More than 2000 civilian casualties in Yemen in six months,says activist
[18/09/2018 03:05]

GENEVA-SABA
Yemeni activist Mutahar al-Budheiji said in a seminar in Geneva on Tuesday that an organization he leads has reported more than 2000 civilian casualties incurred in different parts of Yemen from January 1 to June 30 of this year.

Addressing a seminar on the sideline of the 39th session of the UN Human Rights Council,al-Budheijithe CEO of the Yemeni Coalition for Monitoring Human Rights Violations (YCMHRV)said 1224 civilians were reported killed and 1220 others were injured by indiscriminate shelling, sniping attacks, assassinations, tortures in jail and landmines

He said that "among the killed are 232 children, 129 women and 69 elderly people." The central Yemen city of Taiz suffered the biggest number of casualties (367) followed by Hodeidah (226) and Ibb (74).

"The Houthi militia is the prime perpetrator of these abuse acts," he said

The landmines, exclusively used by Houthis in the ongoing war, have killed 182of the civilians including 41 children and 24 women and injured 138 other civilians including 19 children and 15 women.

He blamed the Houthis forkilling 25 peaceful activists and al-Qaeda for killing 10 othersby way of torture.

The enforced disappearances occurred mostly in the capital city of Sana'a, Mahweet, Beidha and Taiz.

The tortures were reported to take place in 199 secret jails supervised by the Iran affiliated militiain Sana'a, Beidha, Ibb, Saadah, Hajjah, Hodeidah, and Dhamar.


President al-Alimi meets with Mahra local authority leadership
Republican Decree to extend the work of the National Committee to Investigate Alleged Violations of Human Rights
President al-Alimi Meets with Prime Minister, Central Bank Governor
Presidential decree appoints Director for Prime Minister's Office
President al-Alimi congratulates on National Day of Comoros
President al-Alimi congratulates on Algeria's Independence
President al-Alimi congratulates anniversary of Venezuela's Independence
President al-Alimi congratulates President Trump on U.S. Independence
President al-Alimi Meets with Parliament Speaker, members
Leadership Council Chairman Meets with National Bloc Leaders to Discuss Challenges

About Saba News Agency | Usage Agreement | Contact Us