Spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights:
Ravina Shamdasani
Location: Geneva
Subject: Yemen
We are closely monitoring, with great concern, the critical
situation in Yemen where the political dialogue is faltering. We urge a
meaningful dialogue to avoid further instability.
In the context of the many mass demonstrations over the past
few months, we have documented a number of unlawful arrests, arbitrary
detention and the targeting of journalists. One protestor was killed in Ibb
last week, when special forces under the control of the Houthis reportedly used
live ammunition to disperse demonstrations.
So far, no investigations appear to have been initiated into
such violations and abuses, fuelling a long-standing lack of accountability for
violations committed in Yemen in recent years.
We have shared our concerns with the relevant authorities,
in particular our call for justice and accountability for human rights
violations and abuses. It is crucial that all sides exercise restraint and work
to resolve the political impasse in a peaceful manner and to avoid the
situation from spiraling out of control.
ENDS
For more information or media requests, please contact
Ravina Shamdasani (+41 22 917 9169 / rshamdasani@ohchr.org ) or Cécile Pouilly
(+41 22 917 9310 / cpouilly@ohchr.org).
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