Houthi militia recruited above 15 thousand child, says minister

Foreign Minister, Italian Ambassador Discuss Joint Relations, Cooperation

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Dr. Afrah al-Zouba, met today with the Non-Resident Ambassador of Italy to the Republic of Yemen Carlo Baldocci.

Gaza Death Toll Rises to 73,375, Health Authorities Say

The death toll from the ongoing Israeli military offensive in the Gaza Strip has risen to 73,375, with 174,220 people wounded since October 7, 2023, according to health authorities in the enclave.

Gold Edges Higher Ahead of U.S. Jobs Data

Gold prices edged higher on Tuesday as investors awaited a series of U.S. labor market reports for fresh signals on the future path of U.S. interest rates.

England Claim FIFA World Cup 2026 Bronze with Victory over France

England secured third place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating France 6-4 in the third-place playoff on Saturday.

Last Update: ، 2026/08/05 Time 02:48:34
Latest News:

Foreign Minister, Italian Ambassador Discuss Joint Relations, Cooperation

President al-Alimi: Yemen Has Entered New Stage of Taking the Lead and State-Building

Foreign Minister Praises China's Supportive Stances in Support of Yemen's Unity, Sovereignty, Security

PM Chairs Joint Meeting to Strengthen Coordination Between Trade and Finance Ministries

Ambassador Discusses Expanded Cooperation with JICA

Houthi militia recruited above 15 thousand child, says minister

[28/06/2018 05:21]

GENEVA-SABA
Minister of Human Rights Mohammed Asker confirmed that Houthi putschist militia has recruited more than 15 thousand of Yemen children since it carried out its coup in 2014. He stated that the militia killed 1372 child and wounded 3882 more. Not to mention grave violations and abuses of children rights including maiming, sexual abuses and different forms of torture.

Speaking at seminar organized Thursday by the Ministry of Human Rights on the sidelines of the 38th Round of Human Rights Council in Geneva, Asker said" Houthi militia widely used and planted anti-individual mines, different forms of landmines and marine mines".

The Minister noted that KSrelief Center has carried out several projects aimed to rehabilitate children who were recruited by the Houthi militia. He also pointed to Saudi De-Mining Program in Yemen with total cost estimated at $40 million.