NCIAVHR Holds a Hearing Session for Victims of Recent Human Rights Violations in Seiyun

Seiyun | 23 January 2026

Today, in the city of Seiyun, the National Commission to Investigate Alleged Violations of Human Rights (NCIAVHR) conducted a public, collective hearing session for several victims of recent human rights violations that occurred in various areas of Wadi Hadramout during the final month of 2025.

This session was held against the backdrop of the security and military developments witnessed in the region, which were accompanied by serious human rights violations, in contravention of the principles of international humanitarian law and the human rights guarantees enshrined in relevant international treaties and conventions.

During the session, the Commission heard direct narrative testimonies from thirty (30) victims, including women, men, and children. The victims reported being subjected to acts of intimidation, looting of private property, forced displacement, and degrading and humiliating treatment that undermined human dignity. They also cited incidents of arbitrary arrest, deprivation of liberty, and the raiding of homes without legal justification.

Members of the Commission further investigated the circumstances of the violations committed, the parties allegedly involved, and the humanitarian and psychological impacts they suffered as a result. The Commission affirmed that it is documenting all testimonies and incidents in accordance with established professional and legal standards, while ensuring the safety of victims and the confidentiality of information.

The Commission emphasized that this hearing forms part of its ongoing field investigations into the violations associated with recent events in Hadramout Governorate and falls within its legal mandate to monitor and document all violations affecting civilians. This process aims to prepare the necessary legal reports and refer substantiated cases to the competent judicial authorities, thereby contributing to justice for victims and reinforcing the principles of accountability and non-impunity.

The Commission reiterated its commitment to carrying out its duties with independence and impartiality, and its determination to hear the testimonies of all victims, stressing that the protection of human rights remains a national and legal obligation that cannot be waived under any circumstances.