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Press Release

Yemen: Huthis Should Free UN, Civil Society Staff

The de facto Huthi authorities in Yemen should immediately and unconditionally release dozens of arbitrarily detained United Nations and civil society staff.

June 8, 2026

Protesters hold signs showing the carnage in the aftermath of the air strike on a migrant detention center in Yemen.

Press Release

Yemen: One Year On, Impunity for Detention Center Strike Exposes US Failures on Accountability and Civilian Harm Prevention

One year after the deadly US air strike on a Huthi-run migrant detention center in Sa’ada, Yemen, there is no justice or reparation.

April 28, 2026

Report cover of U.S. Air Strike On Civilians Held In Sa’ada Migrant Detention Centre in Yemen
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Yemen: It is a Miracle We Survived: U.S. Air Strike On Civilians Held In Sa’ada Migrant Detention Centre

Amnesty International concludes the U.S. air strike on a Yemen migrant detention center was an indiscriminate attack and should be…

October 28, 2025

Abdul Majid Sabra, a middle aged man with short graying hair and a moustache, poses for a picture wearing a dark suit and red tie, seated at a desk in front of a dark bookshelf with many thick bound volumes.
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Press Release

Yemen: Huthis Must Immediately Release Prominent Human Rights Lawyer and Cease Relentless Crackdown on Civic Space

Huthi de facto authorities must immediately and unconditionally release human rights lawyer Abdul Majid Sabra.

October 2, 2025

A soldier carrying an AK rifle and wearing a camoflauge uniform and a blue beret stands guard outside an airport facility, with two white UN Toyota SUVs behind him. The sky is dark blue and there are some trees behind the cars.
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Press Release

Yemen: A Year On, Huthis Should Free UN, Civil Society Staff

Huthi de facto authorities should immediately and unconditionally release dozens of arbitrarily detained UN, Yemeni and international civil society staff.

May 30, 2025

Women and children walk down a dirt path between a row of domed tents covered in plastic and canvas that stretches far into the distance under a midday sun.
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Press Release

Amnesty International Warns of Devastating Consequences as Abrupt U.S. Foreign Aid Cuts Threaten Human Rights Globally

The Trump administration’s abrupt, chaotic and sweeping suspension of U.S. foreign aid is placing millions of lives and human rights…

May 29, 2025

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Press Release

Yemen: US Air Strike that has Left Dozens of Migrants Dead Must Be Investigated

The major loss of civilian life in this attack raises serious concerns about whether the U.S. complied with its obligations…

May 19, 2025

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Press Release

Yemen: U.S. Abrupt and Irresponsible Aid Cuts Compound Humanitarian Crisis and Put Millions at Risk

Unless the U.S. immediately reinstates sufficient funding for lifesaving aid to Yemen , millions of people are going to be…

April 10, 2025

SANA'A, YEMEN - MARCH 20: A man and his son inspect a building targeted by the United States aerial attacks on March 20, 2025, in Sana'a, Yemen. US officials have said airstrikes launched against Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis will continue indefinitely, after launching strikes on Saturday which aim to punish the Houthis for their attacks against Red Sea shipping. (Photo by Mohammed Hamoud/Getty Images)
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Signal Chat and U.S. Strikes Against Yemen: Missing from the Conversation is the Obligation to Minimize Civilian Harm

National security and foreign policy circles have been shaken that The Atlantic editor-in-chief was added to a private chat with…

March 28, 2025

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Press Release

Yemen: Investigate Death in Custody of Arbitrarily Detained UN Aid Worker

Yemeni authorities must urgently investigate the death in custody of a UN humanitarian worker with the World Food Program, who…

February 12, 2025

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Press Release

As Biden Ends Support to Conflict in Yemen, Arms Flows Must Also be Stopped

Responding an announcement today from the Biden administration that the United States will cease support to the Saudi/UAE-led coalition engaged…

February 4, 2021

Press Release

Senate Vote Authorizing Arms Sales to the UAE Could Fuel More War Crimes in Yemen, Libya Conflicts

Responding to authorization today from the United States Senate to sell several advanced military capabilities that are worth $23.37 billion…

December 9, 2020