UN General Assembly
2021

The crimes and violations against human rights perpetrated by Houthi militias in Yemen are inconceivable. On Saturday 18 September, they carried out the extrajudicial execution of nine Yemenis, including a minor, in an abhorrent and heinous manner, very similar to the crimes perpetrated by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant and Al-Qaida. Scores of Yemenis languish in prisons, awaiting execution if the world does not make a move to save them. That is only the tip of the iceberg. Thousands of politicians, activists and journalists languish in prisons and clandestine dungeons. Meanwhile, the Yemeni Government stresses its commitment to international humanitarian law and the rights of its citizens, in particular women’s rights. We underscore our respect for Security Council resolution 1325 (2000), on women and peace and security. We have taken several measures and adopted a national plan on women and peace and security. We hope to implement it with the help of a number of international partners.