Human rights abuse is ‘ramping up’ in Yemen, says Amnesty

Further insight into the horror of life in Yemen has emerged as an Amnesty International report reveals abuses in the rebel-controlled capital.

 

Further insight into the horror of life in Yemen has emerged as an Amnesty International report reveals abuses in the rebel-controlled capital.

Kate Nevens of the organisation’s Scotland team says the report into the treatment of three people who were disappeared and allegedly tortured highlights wider issues about human rights in the impoverished nation, where war has brought disease and food shortages.

Amnesty says the Houthi fighters battling for control of the country are “using the judiciary to settle political scores” in capital city Sana’a.

The three are said to have faced terrorism claims after being arrested at a checkpoint. They told researchers they were accused of involvement with extremists and the Saudi-led international coalition fighting the Houthis.

The UK Government has refused to suspend the sale of arms to countries involved despite evidence of war crimes, such as the bombing of hospitals.