HOOD condemns the resort to the military force in Saddah [Archives:2004/752/Local News]

HOOD Organization has issued a statement expressing its condemnation and strong denunciation of the use of force by the Yemeni government against the citizens of Haidan Province in Saddah Governorate, resulting in the deaths of more than fifty persons.
HOOD expressed its astonishment at the government's use of heavy arms and warplanes against its citizens, which constitutes a serious and unprecedented event. The organization calls on the security forces to halt military operation and to hold accountable the perpetrators.
The organization confirms in its statement the importance of abiding by the constitution and measures stipulated by laws regarding the allegations made against Al-Hothi and his followers. The security and military authorities have no right to install themselves in the place of the judicial authority and present allegations and claims without legal grounds.
The organization calls on the parliament to form a commission of inquiry to look into the actions of the government which have resulted in the death of many innocent citizens.
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