October 20, 2026: The National Peace Movement (NPM) has warned of the catastrophic consequences of the recent military escalation and the worsening human suffering in Yemen. The Movement emphasized that the Houthis’ tightening siege on the city of Taiz, alongside the targeting of civilians and infrastructure, constitutes a flagrant violation of fundamental human rights requiring urgent action at all levels.
This came during an expanded meeting attended by all members of the Movement to review the latest humanitarian and political developments. In his opening remarks, NPM General Coordinator Dr. Hamdan Dammag stressed the significance of the meeting—taking place amid critical circumstances in Yemen—and affirmed the Movement’s determination to utilize all available means to effectively address ongoing developments and respond to the complex humanitarian and political crisis by mobilizing its full capacities and resources.
Huda Alsarari, Head of the Human Rights Track, presented a rights briefing detailing the impact of recent attacks since last September, including forced displacement and severe pressure on medical services, food supplies, and water reserves in Taiz. In the same context, Brig. Gen. Dr. Abdulsalalm Al-Dhalaei, Head of the Security Track, reviewed military developments on the ground, while Dr. Mahmood Alazzani, Member of the Board of Trustees, outlined the political dimensions of the current escalation and the imperative of preserving national consensus and peaceful solutions.
The meeting also featured an overview of the humanitarian situation presented from inside the city of Taiz by Saada Alareqi, Rapporteur of the Youth Track. She highlighted the tragic humanitarian crisis in the city, including acute shortages of fuel and essential commodities, as well as soaring prices resulting from the closure of transit points.
Following an open discussion in which more than fifty members exchanged views on the roles the Movement should undertake, the meeting concluded with the approval of an executive action plan. The measures include forming specialized human rights documentation teams and coordinating the supply of medical items and oxygen to hospitals in cooperation with Yemeni diaspora professionals, alongside arranging diplomatic and media campaigns to amplify the voices of victims and demand an end to the siege on Taiz and the protection of civilians across all governorates.