What Could Happen More than War Crimes in Yemen?

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Over the following four years, the war in Yemen is showing no real signs of abating. Horrific human rights abuses, as well as war crimes, are being committed throughout the country by Saudi-led coaliton backed by America and the UK, causing unbearable suffering for civilians.

Amnesty International has gathered evidence revealing that Saudi Arabia and its allies have committed serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law, including war crimes.

Amnesty International has documented 36 air strikes across six different provinces (Sana’a, Saada, Hajjah, Hodeidah, Taiz and Lahj) by the Saudi Arabia-led coalition that appear to have violated international humanitarian law – the rules that apply during war which are sometimes known as the “laws of war” – resulting in 513 civilian deaths (including at least 157 children) and 379 civilian injuries.

These have included attacks that have deliberately targeted civilians and civilian objects such as hospitals, schools, markets and mosques, as war crimes.

The Saudi Arabia-led coalition has also used cluster munitions, lethal explosive weapons banned under international law. When launched cluster bombs release dozens – sometimes hundreds – of small “bomblets”, which often lie unexploded and can cause horrific injuries long after the initial attack. The reports has documented the coalition’s use of at least four different types of cluster munitions, including US, UK and Brazilian-manufactured models.

In face of multiple reports pointing to reckless conduct in Yemen and the devastating impact of serious violations of international law on civilians, many countries have continued to sell and transfer weapons to Saudi Arabia and its coalition members for use in the war.