Rights group: Houthis abducted 16,804 civilians since late 2014

Al-MUKALLA, Yemen: The Iran-backed Houthis have kidnapped 16,804 civilians in territories underneath their management for the reason that begin of their coup towards the internationally acknowledged authorities in late 2014, a Yemeni rights group mentioned.

The Yemeni Community for Rights and Freedom mentioned in a report that nearly two-thirds of the 16,804 abductees have been freed or executed by their captors, used as human shields, died in detention as a consequence of medical negligence or have been used as a part of prisoner swaps with the Yemeni authorities.