TITLE:
The Potential Violations of Civilians’ Rights in Armed Conflicts in Yemen from the Perspective of International Law
AUTHORS:
Hiemyar Yahya Hamoud Alquhaly, Salawati Mat Basir
KEYWORDS:
Yemen, A.C, International Humanitarian Law, Potential Violations, Protection of Civilians, Possible War Crime
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Access Library Journal,
Vol.10 No.10,
October
31,
2023
ABSTRACT: This study investigates the conflict in Yemen, with a specific focus on the potential violations of civilian rights committed by the conflicting parties. The research seeks to shed light on the different forms and patterns of potential violations against civilians in Yemen, considering the specific circumstances of the armed conflicts and the parties involved. Additionally, the study examines these violations within the framework of International Law (I.L) to provide an interpretative analysis. Official reports and data from reputable sources such as United Nations (U.N) agencies and human rights non-governmental organizations were collected to document the potential violations by the conflicting parties in Yemen. The findings of the study conclude that the conflicting parties have engaged in acts that constitute possible war crimes against civilians. These potential violations encompass various groups, including children, women, international relief and human rights workers, medical staff, and journalists. The violations further include the destruction of essential infrastructure such as schools, hospitals, and civilian homes, which are repurposed as military installations. Displacement, enforced disappearance, torture, the use of internationally prohibited weapons, as well as starvation, and the spread of epidemics and diseases, are among the documented violations. These potential violations have contributed to an increased death toll in Yemen during the armed conflicts, with the country teetering on the brink of a global famine. The study highlights the urgent need to address and rectify these potential violations, in order to alleviate the suffering of Yemeni civilians and uphold the principles of international humanitarian law.