Yemen Crisis Legal Violations

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The Yemen Crisis involves multiple international law violations by various parties. The Houthis have committed indiscriminate attacks, used child soldiers, and blocked humanitarian aid, violating the Geneva Conventions and the Rome Statute. The USA faces allegations of complicity in war crimes due to arms sales, potentially breaching the Arms Trade Treaty. Russias military support may violate the UN Charters prohibition on force. Irans arms supply to the Houthis contravenes UN Security Council Resolution 2216. Chinas arms sales could breach the Arms Trade Treaty if used for human rights abuses. Additional provisions include the Hague Regulations, Leahy Law, ICCPR, NPT, and CCW. Legal actions can be pursued under these frameworks.

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I need to know what are the international law violations that have been done by the Houthis, USA, Russia, Iran and China related to the Yemen Crisis

International law violations in the Yemen Crisis by various parties:
- Houthis: Indiscriminate attacks, use of child soldiers, and blocking humanitarian aid.
- USA: Alleged complicity in war crimes due to arms sales to Saudi-led coalition.
- Russia: Providing military support to combatants.
- Iran: Supplying arms to Houthis.
- China: Limited direct involvement, but accused of arms sales to conflicting parties.
Do you need detailed information on any specific party's actions?

yes give me detailed information and specific legalities that have been violated

To address the specific legalities involved in the Yemen Crisis, let's break down the violations for each party:

Houthis:
- Indiscriminate Attacks: Violates international humanitarian law, specifically the Geneva Conventions.
- Use of Child Soldiers: Violates the Optional Protocol on the Involvement of Children in Armed Conflict.
- Blocking Humanitarian Aid: Violates customary international humanitarian law and the Fourth Geneva Convention.

USA:
- Alleged Complicity in War Crimes: Potential violation of the Arms Trade Treaty and customary international humanitarian law by supplying arms to parties committing war crimes.

Russia:
- Providing Military Support: Potential violation of the Arms Trade Treaty and the UN Charter Article *(*) regarding the prohibition of the use of force.

Iran:
- Supplying Arms to Houthis: Violates UN Security Council Resolution *, which imposes an arms embargo on the Houthis.

China:
- Arms Sales to Conflicting Parties: Potential violation of the Arms Trade Treaty if the arms are used to commit human rights abuses or war crimes.
Do you need more information on any specific violation or party?

Sure, here's more detailed information on the legalities involved for each party:
Houthis:
- Indiscriminate Attacks: Violates Article * of the Additional Protocol I to the Geneva Conventions, which prohibits attacks that do not distinguish between civilians and military targets.
- Use of Child Soldiers: Violates the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, which criminalizes the conscription of children under the age of * into armed forces.
- Blocking Humanitarian Aid: Violates Article * of the Fourth Geneva Convention, which mandates the free passage of humanitarian aid.
USA:
- Alleged Complicity in War Crimes: Potential violation of Article * of the International Law Commission’s Articles on Responsibility of States for Internationally Wrongful Acts, which holds states responsible for aiding or assisting in the commission of wrongful acts.
Russia:
- Providing Military Support: Violates Article *(*) of the UN Charter, which prohibits the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state.
Iran:
- Supplying Arms to Houthis: Violates UN Security Council Resolution *, which imposesan arms embargo on the Houthis.
China:
- Arms Sales to Conflicting Parties: Potential violation of Article * of the Arms Trade Treaty, which prohibits the transfer of arms if they can be used to commit genocide, crimes against humanity, or war crimes.
Do you need further details on any specific legal provision or case law related to these violations?

Given this context, here’s a more detailed breakdown:

Houthis:
- Indiscriminate Attacks: Violation of Geneva Conventions, Article * Additional Protocol I.
- Use of Child Soldiers: Violation of Rome Statute, Art. *(*)(e)(vii).
- Blocking Humanitarian Aid: Violation of Fourth Geneva Convention, Article *.

USA:
- Alleged Complicity in War Crimes: Violation of Arms Trade Treaty, Article * and Article * of the ILC Articles.

Russia:
- Providing Military Support: Violation of UN Charter, Article *(*).

Iran:
- Supplying Arms to Houthis: Violation of UN Security Council Resolution *.

China:
- Arms Sales: Potential violation of Arms Trade Treaty, Article *.
Is there a particular violation or legal provision you want to dive deeper into?

there has to be other provisions that can be used to combat these countries. Give me then

Here are additional provisions and international laws that could be relevant:
- Houthis: Violations of the Hague Regulations (*), which prohibit certain methods of warfare.
- USA: Potential violation of the Leahy Law, which prohibits US military assistance to foreign military units that commit gross human rights violations.
- Russia: Breach of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) regarding the right to life.
- Iran: Violations of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) if nuclear-related materials are supplied.
- China: Violations of the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW) if prohibited weapons are sold.
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