war crimes

The inquiry found credible allegations that junior soldiers were required to shoot a prisoner to achieve the soldier’s first kill, in a practice that was known as 'blooding'.

Under international humanitarian law, the wilful killing of protected persons constitutes a grave breach of the Geneva Conventions and therefore constitutes a war crime, says the UN High Commissioner.

Attacks on civilian infrastructure were apparent war crimes and may amount to crimes against humanity, Human Rights Watch says in a new report.

The continued supply of weapons to parties to the conflict is only perpetuating the conflict and prolonging the suffering of the Yemeni people, says Chairperson Kamel Jendoubi.