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Human Rights Violations During Wartime in Yemen: Unveiling the Reality of Abduction, Detention and Forcible Disappearance Between (2018-2023)
Abstract by Dr. Mansour Almaswari On Session I-19  (Justice and Human Rights)

On Monday, November 11 at 11:30 am

2024 Annual Meeting

Abstract
The ongoing war in Yemen, ignited in September 2014 by the Houthi insurgency and exacerbated by March 2015 Saudi-led military intervention, has inflicted unimaginable suffering on the Yemeni population. The conflict has resulted in hundreds of thousands of casualties and millions displaced, with Yemen now fragmented into territories controlled by various armed groups and proxies, each pursuing their agendas. Yemeni people endure unimaginable hardships, with the vast majority living below the poverty line, lacking access to essential services, and being denied their fundamental rights. As a result, they face immense challenges to survive in their daily lives. Amidst this turmoil, thousands of civilians have fallen victim to abduction, arbitrary detention, torture, and forced disappearance at the hands of warring parties and their proxies, often funded by regional powers, principally by the Saudi, UAE, and Iranian regimes. Many remain missing, their fate unknown. This research paper aims to shed light on these egregious human rights violations in Yemen, focusing on the dreadful realities of cases of abduction, detention, torture, and disappearance between 2018 and 2023. Drawing on verified reports from organizations like the Mothers of Abductees’ Association, this qualitative study will thoroughly analyze documented cases and investigative reports to uncover the extent of these abuses by all warring parties. The findings will be evaluated in the context of international human rights principles and Yemeni law, seeking to raise awareness and advocate for justice for the victims. Keywords: Yemen, abduction, detention, warring parties, human rights, violation, justice
Discipline
Interdisciplinary
Geographic Area
Yemen
Sub Area
None