Expertenbericht.pdf

The Panel of Experts on Yemen reports that a military victory in the near term is unlikely, with the country fractured into competing power centers. The Houthi-Saleh alliance controls much of the northern highlands, while the legitimate Government, backed by Saudi Arabia and the UAE, seeks to build capacity in the south and east. The parties have not demonstrated interest in a political settlement, and the conflict has seen widespread violations of international humanitarian law by all parties. The Houthi-Saleh alliance has used battle-winning weapons, such as anti-tank guided missiles, and has demonstrated an effective anti-ship capability. The conflict has also seen the rise of terrorist groups, including Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula and the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, which are exploiting the changing political environment and governance vacuums. The Panel has documented widespread and systematic violations of international humanitarian law, international human rights law, and human rights norms by all parties, including forced displacement, torture, and deprivation of liberty. All parties have obstructed the distribution of humanitarian assistance, exacerbating the humanitarian catastrophe in Yemen.