Yemen: 833 cases of civilian arrest and abduction documented during 2023

The Abductees’ Mothers Association issued its eighth annual human rights report this Tuesday, titled “Mothers at the Gates of Justice 5,” which documents the violations against abductees in 2023.

The association emphasized that advocating for the abductees’ cause has several aspects, the most notable of which is issuing annual reports to inform the public about the extent of the suffering faced by abductees in detention centers, as well as by their families after their loved ones’ disappearance.

The association documented (6) deaths in prisons due to medical negligence or torture, (833) cases of civilian arrest and abduction, (58) cases of torture by violators, and (103) cases of enforced disappearance.

The report revealed several incidents monitored based on testimonies from survivors of detention or victims’ families, highlighting the intimidation they endured and attempts to silence any opposing voices through practices that constitute a blatant violation of international human rights and humanitarian law.

The association called on all relevant parties to pressure the conflicting parties to release the abductees and protect human rights in accordance with international principles and standards.

The report emphasized the need to ensure accountability for any violations committed by the parties involved, to bring them to fair trials, and to compensate and remedy the victims and their families, with guarantees that such practices will not be repeated.