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Houthi attacks and blockade killed 212 civilians in Yemen’s Taiz in 52 days
A report documented 212 civilian deaths in Yemen’s Taiz governorate during the 52-day period from September 1 to October 22 due to Houthi attacks and the blockade. It recorded 319 injured civilians, approximately 280,000 displaced people and nearly 2 million people facing shortages of drinking water.
A report covering the 52-day period from September 1 to October 22 documented 212 civilian deaths in Yemen’s Taiz governorate due to Houthi attacks and the blockade.
The report recorded 1,891 crimes and violations against civilians and civilian structures, stating that attacks on the city and surrounding villages had intensified and that the blockade had been tightened.
Houthi attacks killed 212 civilians
The report said 9,876 munitions were fired indiscriminately at residential areas and other targets, adding that drones and dozens of ballistic missiles were used in the attacks.
Of the 212 civilians killed, 38 were children and 27 were women. Seven of the children killed were infants, while the 319 injured civilians included 29 children and 46 women.
The report documented 23 cases of extrajudicial killings and five incidents classified as mass killings. It said 134 people, including 37 children, 31 women and 16 older people, were beaten.
It also documented the kidnapping or forced disappearance of 314 people, including 14 children, 3 women and 25 older people.
Homes and farms damaged
The report said 356 homes were damaged by bombardments, including 98 that were completely destroyed. It added that three homes were blown up with explosives, 516 homes were raided and 75 homes were forcibly entered and searched.
A total of 131 vehicles were damaged, while 36 vehicles and 31 farms were looted. Four farms were completely destroyed and two were partially destroyed.
Health and education infrastructure damaged
Three health facilities and hospitals were attacked, while five health facilities were closed. Three ambulances were targeted and five health workers were killed.
Four state schools and one private school were used for military purposes, while five mosques and other places of worship were damaged. The report also recorded the closure of 23 commercial centers, the seizure of 35 government buildings and the removal of 21 imams and preachers from their posts.
280,000 people forced to leave their homes
According to the report, approximately 280,000 people were forced to leave their homes, while nearly 2 million people faced shortages of drinking water.
It said the Houthis had established 26 checkpoints and search posts and blocked the entry of food, medicine, fuel and water. The report also documented disruptions to the functioning of educational institutions and electricity and communications systems, as well as violations including the recruitment of children, mine-laying and the looting of property.
The report concluded by calling for Taiz governorate to be declared a disaster zone, the blockade to be lifted and measures to be taken to protect civilians.
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