The Abductees’ Mothers Association condemns the mass death sentences issued by the Primary Criminal Court in Sana’a against 30 abductees, most of whom have been held for four years in Houthi prisons. These individuals were tried without meeting the minimum requirements for fair procedures. According to lawyer Abdul Majid Sabra, “These abductees were subjected to …
Abductees’ Mothers Association condemns the verdict issued against journalist Ahmed Maher by the Specialized Criminal Court in Aden, which sentenced him to four years in prison. It is noteworthy that journalist Ahmed Maher was arrested on August 6, 2022, by the security forces affiliated with the Transitional Council on charges of spreading false information and …
The Abductees’ Mothers Association condemns the continued abduction of five Baha’i individuals in Yemen by the Houthi group. These individuals, along with 12 others including five women, were abducted on May 25, 2023. While local, regional, and international efforts have secured the release of 12 abductees, their freedom remains restricted under surveillance. Meanwhile, the five …
With deep sorrow, the Abductees’ Mothers Association mourns the loss of Najeeb Hassan Ali Fare’a Al-Onaini, who was abducted by the Houthi group on February 22, 2017, from his home in Al-Dabah, Al-Ta’iziyah District, Taiz Governorate. Najeeb was forcibly disappeared from the day of his abduction until May 18, 2024, when the International Red Cross …
“We will not waver in defending the cause of our abducted, arbitrarily detained, and forcibly disappeared sons,” declared the Abductees’ Mothers, reassuring their commitment to advocate for the full and unconditional release of all kidnapped individuals. During a protest held by the association in front of the Taiz Governorate Office this Sunday morning, May 19, …
For years on end, the abductees languish in prisons, enduring greater hardships. Their plight has stagnated, reduced to a mere political bargaining chip, disregarding the fundamental truth that the issue of our abducted loved ones is purely a humanitarian one. They are civilians who were abducted from their homes and places of work. We, in …
Today, Yemen is at a crossroads. The country witnessed slight improvements in humanitarian conditions following the UN-brokered truce and its de facto continuation. With these gains, partners have moved towards resilience-building programming, promoting sustainable solutions by addressing the drivers of needs. However, we cannot ignore the significant humanitarian needs that remain and that cannot be …
The Abductees’ Mothers Association received reports of the deaths of three detainees during the holy month of Ramadan. The Association extends condolences to the families of the victims and condemns these crimes committed by the Houthi group and the Joint Forces of the Western Coast under the leadership of Tareq Saleh. The deceased individuals include: …
The Abductees’ Mothers Association and the Justice for Yemen Pact issued a joint statement calling on the international community to swiftly address the unique challenges facing women human rights defenders in Yemen, including threats and violence. On International Women’s Day, we honor Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRDs) globally for their unwavering dedication to justice and …
The years pass and the holy month of Ramadan comes with its eighth season, and 60 of our sons are still forcibly disappeared by the security forces in Aden governorate, their freedom has been taken away, and their families and children have been deprived of the joy of the holy month and their gathering at …
