Yemen's Human Rights Minister Discusses Houthi Violations with UN

Yemen's Human Rights Minister Mashdal Omar met with Dr. Mohammed al-Nsour of the UN Human Rights Office in Geneva to discuss the human rights situation in Yemen and the impact of Houthi attacks, Saba news agency of Yemen's internationally recognised government said in a statement.

The minister highlighted the plight of over 250,000 people forcibly displaced by the conflict, and the challenges faced by displaced families in Aden and Lahj. He also raised concerns about the risks posed by a renewed siege of Taiz, including restrictions on food, medicine, and fuel supplies.

Omar urged the UN to condemn Houthi violations, hold those responsible accountable, lift the siege, and ensure humanitarian aid reaches civilians. Dr. al-Nsour reaffirmed the UN office's monitoring of developments in Taiz and said it was considering an urgent statement on the city's worsening humanitarian situation.

The conflict in Yemen has led to one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, with millions displaced and in need of aid. The Houthi rebels have been accused of human rights abuses, including forced displacement, torture, and restrictions on aid delivery.

The UN has been involved in efforts to broker a peace deal in Yemen, but a lasting resolution to the conflict remains elusive. The situation in Taiz, a city under siege by Houthi rebels, is particularly dire, with residents facing severe shortages of food, water, and medical care.