Disappearances and Arbitrary Arrests in the Armed Conflict with Huthi Rebels in Yemen

Map of Yemen

I. Summary and Recommendations

Recommendations

Methodology

II. Background

The war

Sa'da Governorate and the Huthis

The Security forces

III. Enforced Disappearances

Legal standards

Cases of enforced disappearance

IV. Arbitrary Arrest and Detention

Legal standards

Arrests of family members of wanted individuals

Arrests of Hashemite religious figures

Arrests of suspected Huthi sympathizers

V. Restrictions on Free Expression and Information Exchange

Legal standards

Cases of arrests

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