ANSAR ALLAH/HOUTHI MOVEMENT
Al-Hudaydah Governorate
On May 24, the Mothers of Abductees Organization accused the Houthis of torturing and beating three men who died in their custody. Torture is a violation of rule 90.
Country-wide
The UN has accused the Houthis of stealing and misappropriating aid meant for civilians. According to the UN, an estimated 1% of aid in Yemen has gone missing and dozens of areas throughout Yemen have been promised aid that was never delivered. This is a violation of rule 55, which prohibits inhibiting humanitarian relief for civilians in need.
SAUDI-LED COALITION
San’a Governorate
On May 16, six civilians were killed and at least twelve wounded in Saudi-led coalition airstrikes on the city of Sana’a. This is a violation of rules 3 and 6, which prohibit harming civilians.
Ta’iz Governorate
On May 24, twelve civilians were killed when a Saudi-led coalition airstrike hit a fuel station in the Mawiyah District, east of Ta’iz City. This is a violation of rules 3 and 6, which protect civilians from violence.
On May 25, nine civilians were killed and a number wounded in Saudi-led coalition air raids on the city of Ta’iz. Rules 3 and 6 prohibit harming civilians.
AL-QAEDA IN THE ARABIAN PENINSULA
Hadhramawt Governorate
On May 3, six civilians were killed when a roadside bomb went off in al-Qatn village in Hadhramawt Governorate. The bomb is believed to have been planted by al-Qaeda. This is a violation of rules 3 and 6, which prohibit targeting civilians.