Yemeni official: Houthi violations in Taiz amount to war crimes
A Yemeni official has accused the Houthis of committing violations in Taiz that amount to war crimes, citing the ongoing siege and obstruction of aid.
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AIYemen’s Deputy Minister of Information, Fayadh Al-Numan, has accused the Houthi group of committing violations against civilians in Taiz province, saying these acts amount to war crimes amid the ongoing siege, prevention of humanitarian aid, and landmine deployment.
In remarks to Al-Ekhbariya TV, Al-Numan said the Houthis are using the siege, obstruction of humanitarian assistance, and planting of landmines as tools of collective punishment against the people of Taiz, in response to their rejection of the group’s agenda.
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The Deputy Minister added that these practices target civilians and worsen their humanitarian suffering, as restrictions continue to block the delivery of essential supplies and aid to affected areas.