Statement of Condemnation Regarding the Crimes of the Saudi-American Aggression Coalition’s Mercenaries Against Women and Children in Taiz Governorate

On Aug 9, 2026

We condemn in the strongest terms the continued crimes and massacres perpetrated by the mercenaries of the Saudi-American aggression coalition against the Yemeni people through their deliberate shelling of civilians and civilian infrastructure. Four civilians—two children and two women, one of whom is elderly—were injured in an artillery attack by the Saudi-led coalition’s mercenaries targeting a house in Wadi Hanash, Al-Ta’iziyah District, Taiz Governorate.

This attack constitutes a grave violation of international humanitarian law, which criminalizes targeting innocent civilians in any form. It also confirms the deliberate violation by the Saudi-American aggression forces of the principles and rules of international humanitarian law, including the principles of humanity, distinction, and proportionality. These crimes amount to crimes against humanity and are an extension of the series of war crimes and genocide committed by the aggression coalition against Yemen for more than eleven years.

We hold the United States, Saudi Arabia, and their allies responsible for all crimes committed against civilians. We demand an investigation and criminal prosecution of all those proven to be involved in these crimes. We also hold the United Nations and the Security Council responsible for their shameful silence and dereliction of duty, which has emboldened the United States and Saudi Arabia to continue committing further war crimes against civilians in Yemen.

Issued by the Entisaf Organization for Women and Children’s Rights

Sana’a – August 9, 2026