Event Brief
UN rights chief appalled by Yemen civilian toll
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 24, 2026 at 7:09 AM ET
Summary: UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk said on Sept 24 he was “appalled” by the swelling civilian toll in Yemen. He cited at least 125 civilians killed or injured in Houthi attacks since the start of August and warned that displacement could rise from over 130,000 to more than 230,000.
WHO: Volker Turk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
WHAT: Turk expressed outrage at the growing civilian toll and displacement in Yemen.
WHEN: Sep 24, 2026
WHERE: Geneva
WHY: Turk reacted to the reported increase in civilian deaths and injuries from Houthi attacks and the forecast rise in displacement.
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