Yemen Monitor/Newsroom:
On the International Day of Peace, the Justice Charter for Yemen coalition reaffirmed that dialogue is the main path to achieving peace in the country.
The coalition expressed its rejection of the continued conflict and destruction in Yemen, noting that Yemenis deserve a dignified life, just like the people in neighboring countries.
It emphasized that the time has come to unite efforts for peace, calling on all Yemeni parties to try a 24-hour ceasefire, expressing its belief that they are capable of achieving it.
The statement clarified that the ongoing conflict between the Houthis and the internationally recognized Yemeni government has led to an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe across all of Yemen.
It also pointed out that the humanitarian situation in Yemen is deteriorating, as 50% of the population in areas controlled by the Yemeni government will face a food insecurity crisis.
The coalition noted that the war has created merchants who profit from people’s suffering, stressing that ending the war is the only guarantee for restoring economic and financial security for the Yemeni people.
In a related context, the coalition viewed the start of the new school year in Yemen as an opportunity to respect life and end violence, especially with 3,970,157 children out of school due to the conflict.
It called for an end to the arbitrary arrests and enforced disappearances of activists, journalists, and civil society workers, while also pointing to Houthi violations against UN staff and humanitarian workers.
The coalition stressed that true peace in Yemen requires courageous will and justice, confirming the importance of transitional justice in achieving comprehensive national reconciliation.
In this context, the coalition launched the “Road to Peace” study, which provides a comprehensive vision for achieving a just and sustainable peace in Yemen.
Concluding its statement, the Justice Charter coalition called on the international community to double its efforts to end the war in Yemen. It also called for the release of those arbitrarily detained and for transitional justice mechanisms to be applied in peace dialogues.
