HRW Warns of Potential War Crimes in Houthi Attacks
Human Rights Watch reported that the recent Houthi attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden suggest the possible occurrence of war crimes in at least three cases. The attacks targeted ships flying the flags of Saudi Arabia, Tanzania, and Dominica, including vessels carrying civilians or civilian supplies. Deliberate or reckless targeting of such ships is considered a violation of international law and constitutes a war crime. By August 2026, the group had claimed responsibility for attacks on nine ships, and international sources and ship operators confirmed they had been attacked with missile projectiles and drones, amid ongoing military escalation in the region driven by the Houthi conflict with the Saudi-led coalition. Human Rights Watch called on all parties to adhere to the laws of war to protect civilians and commercial ships.
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