Entesaf Organization Condemns the Targeting of the Al-Samai Family and the Use of Cluster Munitions, as Civilian Casualties, Including Women and Children, Are Reported Across Several Yemeni Governorates
Entesaf Organization Condemns the Targeting of the Al-Samai Family and the Use of Cluster Munitions, as Civilian Casualties, Including Women and Children, Are Reported Across Several Yemeni Governorates
Sana’a – October 10, 2026
The Entesaf Organization for Women and Child Rights strongly condemns the Saudi military escalation targeting several Yemeni governorates, involving airstrikes and missile attacks against residential areas, civilian objects, and vital facilities in Sa’ada, Taiz, Al-Hudaydah, and Hajjah governorates. The attacks have resulted in civilian casualties, including women and children, in an escalation that threatens residents’ lives and exacerbates their humanitarian suffering amid the ongoing aggression and blockade imposed on Yemen for twelve years.
The Organization condemns the targeting of a house in Sam’a District, Taiz Governorate, with two airstrikes, resulting in the killing of the wife of one of Judge Ali Abdullah Al-Samai’s sons. This incident highlights the grave dangers civilians face inside their own homes and threatens women’s and children’s fundamental rights to life, security, and protection.
The Organization also condemns the airstrikes targeting Abs District in Hajjah Governorate, which reportedly injured three civilians, as well as the targeting of Bani Hatab villages and the use of cluster munitions in the bombardment of the area. The Organization warns of the serious humanitarian consequences of these weapons, particularly the unexploded ordnance they leave behind, which can threaten civilian lives for years, especially those of children. Such remnants also prevent residents from safely returning to their homes and farms and pose risks as people travel and carry out their daily activities.
The Organization further denounces the missile attacks targeting civilian facilities in Sa’ada, Taiz, and Al-Hudaydah governorates, given the potential material and humanitarian damage and their direct impact on civilians’ lives and their ability to access essential services.
Entesaf Organization emphasizes that attacks on residential areas and civilian objects raise serious concerns regarding compliance with international humanitarian law, particularly the principles of distinction and proportionality. It also calls for investigations into reports concerning the use of cluster munitions, given the continuing threat their remnants pose to civilian lives, especially children.
The Organization notes that women and children are among the groups most severely affected by the aggression and blockade and the resulting deaths, injuries, psychological trauma, destruction of homes and livelihoods, and disruption of essential services. It stresses that the continuation of these violations necessitates legal accountability, justice for victims, and adequate reparation for the harm suffered.
Accordingly, the Organization calls for an end to the aggression and blockade, an immediate cessation of attacks against civilians and civilian objects, and independent, transparent investigations into the crimes and violations committed against the Yemeni people over the past twelve years and continuing to the present day. These investigations must include reports concerning the use of cluster munitions, with those responsible held accountable under international law and victims guaranteed their right to justice and reparation.
The Organization also calls for facilitating the delivery of humanitarian assistance and ensuring that emergency medical teams can reach affected areas. It urges the provision of medical care and necessary assistance to victims, the identification of areas contaminated by cluster munitions and remnants of the aggression, the clearance of unexploded ordnance, and the securing of affected areas to protect civilians.
Entesaf Organization urges the United Nations, international organizations, and human rights bodies to take concrete measures to end the aggression and blockade, ensure civilian protection, investigate violations, hold those responsible accountable, and prevent impunity, while giving particular attention to the protection of women and children.
The Organization affirms that protecting civilians is an obligation under international humanitarian law. Statements expressing condemnation and concern alone are insufficient to halt violations; effective measures are required to ensure civilian protection, deliver justice and reparation to victims, and prevent the recurrence of such crimes.
Issued by: Entesaf Organization for Women and Child Rights
Sana’a – October 10, 2026