Yemen Rights Group Documents 278,000 Houthi Violations Over 12 Years

A new report released by the Yemeni Network for Rights and Freedoms has documented approximately 278,000 alleged crimes and violations committed by Houthi militants in Yemen between September 21, 2014, and September 20, 2026. The documented offenses include killings, abductions, torture, landmine planting, and property destruction.

The report indicates that these violations have resulted in the deaths of 19,478 civilians, including 1,616 women and 1,345 children. An additional 42,960 individuals were injured, with thousands of them being women and children. The network also documented 1,823 civilian deaths and 7,135 injuries attributed to landmines.

The Yemeni Network for Rights and Freedoms recorded 22,165 cases of abduction, enforced disappearance, and torture. The report states that 6,745 civilians remain in Houthi detention facilities, with 476 deaths occurring under torture and 79 deaths due to medical neglect.

Regarding material damages, the report details that 183,498 homes have been damaged or destroyed. Additionally, 1,397 schools and educational facilities were targeted, alongside damage to health, service, religious, and economic infrastructure.

The report highlights that millions of children have been deprived of education, and over 12 million children require humanitarian assistance. It also raises concerns about the implications of child recruitment and the use of educational facilities for non-educational purposes.

Furthermore, the network reported that the Houthi group operates 739 prisons and detention centers, including 357 secret facilities, warning of the ongoing risks of enforced disappearance, torture, and mistreatment. The report, as per the provided information, does not include a response from the Houthi group to these accusations, nor has the total number of figures presented been independently verified.