Houthi-Saleh Alliance

Countrywide

The Houthi-Saleh forces continue to prevent essential humanitarian aid from reaching civilians throughout Yemen by blocking its transportation and confiscating it. The Alliance has prevented essential goods, such as fuel, from entering ports under their control. The denial of humanitarian relief to civilians in need violates customary IHL Rule 55.

Ta’iz Governorate

On September 15, three children were killed and nine others were injured during shelling by the Houthi-Saleh alliance in the Ta’iz neighborhoods of Shab Al-Doubba and Souk Al-Samil. This incident, which was corroborated by the ICRC and the UN OHCHR, violates Customary IHL Rule 71.

On September 15, four boys aged between seven and 15 were killed during shelling by the Houthi-Saleh alliance in the Ta’iz neighborhood of al-Jamaliya. This incident violates Customary IHL Rule 71. 
 

Yemeni Government and Saudi-led Coalition

Countrywide

The Saudi-led coalition continues to impose restrictions on imports into Yemen, including lifesaving aid and fuel. As reported by Human Rights Watch, the restrictions on imports to Yemen have shut down a critical port, delayed aid and prevented the arrival of essential fuel. A recent analysis by the American Bar Association states that the Trump Administration is violating the Foreign Assistance Act by providing security assistance to states which are blocking the delivery of US humanitarian aid. The denial of humanitarian relief to civilians in need violates customary IHL Rule 55.

Marib Governorate

On September 16, five children and seven adults were killed when a their vehicle was struck by an airstrike by the Saudi-led Coalition in the Harib Al-Qaramish district of Marib. This incident, which was corroborated by the UN OHCHR, violates Customary IHL Chapter 3 and Chapter 6.